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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,414.77, 168,538.78 and 68,030.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,414.77, 168,538.78 and 68,030.98 is: 101,996.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,414.77 : 168,538.78 = 68,030.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,414.77/168,538.78 = 68,030.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,414.77x = 168,538.78 × 68,030.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,414.77x = 11,465,858,371.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,465,858,371.40/112,414.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,996.01

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