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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,297.46, 157,732.86 and 68,404.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,297.46, 157,732.86 and 68,404.54 is: 94,399.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,297.46 : 157,732.86 = 68,404.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,297.46/157,732.86 = 68,404.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,297.46x = 157,732.86 × 68,404.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,297.46x = 10,789,643,731.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,789,643,731.18/114,297.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,399.68

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