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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,322.46, 142,591.35 and 68,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103,322.46, 142,591.35 and 68,808 is: 94,959.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,322.46 : 142,591.35 = 68,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,322.46/142,591.35 = 68,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,322.46x = 142,591.35 × 68,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,322.46x = 9,811,425,610.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,811,425,610.80/103,322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,959.27

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