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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,762, 155,611.56 and 68,050

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,762, 155,611.56 and 68,050 is: 93,909

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,762 : 155,611.56 = 68,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,762/155,611.56 = 68,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,762x = 155,611.56 × 68,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,762x = 10,589,366,658
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,589,366,658/112,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,909

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