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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,144.62, 158,965.50 and 76,968.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,144.62, 158,965.50 and 76,968.83 is: 106,261.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,144.62 : 158,965.50 = 76,968.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,144.62/158,965.50 = 76,968.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,144.62x = 158,965.50 × 76,968.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,144.62x = 12,235,389,231.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,235,389,231.41/115,144.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,261.06

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