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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,033.42, 231,076.40 and 68,675.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,033.42, 231,076.40 and 68,675.25 is: 103,024.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,033.42 : 231,076.40 = 68,675.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,033.42/231,076.40 = 68,675.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,033.42x = 231,076.40 × 68,675.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,033.42x = 15,869,228,040.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,869,228,040.34/154,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,024.58

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