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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,281.86, 157,710.13 and 68,951.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,281.86, 157,710.13 and 68,951.09 is: 95,153.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,281.86 : 157,710.13 = 68,951.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,281.86/157,710.13 = 68,951.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,281.86x = 157,710.13 × 68,951.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,281.86x = 10,874,284,406.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,874,284,406.61/114,281.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,153.20

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