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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108,569, 149,807.72 and 68,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108,569, 149,807.72 and 68,254.20 is: 94,179.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,569 : 149,807.72 = 68,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,569/149,807.72 = 68,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,569x = 149,807.72 × 68,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,569x = 10,225,006,082.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,225,006,082.42/108,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,179.79

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