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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,186.84, 173,307.30 and 68,474.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,186.84, 173,307.30 and 68,474.68 is: 103,025.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,186.84 : 173,307.30 = 68,474.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,186.84/173,307.30 = 68,474.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,186.84x = 173,307.30 × 68,474.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,186.84x = 11,867,161,909.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,867,161,909.16/115,186.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,025.33

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