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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,462.57, 168,610.52 and 68,078.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,462.57, 168,610.52 and 68,078.82 is: 102,067.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,462.57 : 168,610.52 = 68,078.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,462.57/168,610.52 = 68,078.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,462.57x = 168,610.52 × 68,078.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,462.57x = 11,478,805,411.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,478,805,411.38/112,462.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,067.79

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