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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,899.76, 172,293.48 and 68,140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,899.76, 172,293.48 and 68,140.08 is: 102,176.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,899.76 : 172,293.48 = 68,140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,899.76/172,293.48 = 68,140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,899.76x = 172,293.48 × 68,140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,899.76x = 11,740,091,510.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,740,091,510.68/114,899.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,176.81

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