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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,533.76, 171,615.96 and 61,968

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,533.76, 171,615.96 and 61,968 is: 92,852.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,533.76 : 171,615.96 = 61,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,533.76/171,615.96 = 61,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,533.76x = 171,615.96 × 61,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,533.76x = 10,634,697,809.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,634,697,809.28/114,533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,852.08

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