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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,264.72, 157,699.40 and 68,968.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,264.72, 157,699.40 and 68,968.72 is: 95,185.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,264.72 : 157,699.40 = 68,968.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,264.72/157,699.40 = 68,968.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,264.72x = 157,699.40 × 68,968.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,264.72x = 10,876,325,762.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,876,325,762.77/114,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,185.34

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