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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,569.78, 168,770.82 and 68,185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,569.78, 168,770.82 and 68,185.82 is: 102,227.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,569.78 : 168,770.82 = 68,185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,569.78/168,770.82 = 68,185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,569.78x = 168,770.82 × 68,185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,569.78x = 11,507,776,753.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,507,776,753.77/112,569.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,227.94

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