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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,617.92, 173,245.44 and 68,845.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,617.92, 173,245.44 and 68,845.28 is: 103,159.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,617.92 : 173,245.44 = 68,845.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,617.92/173,245.44 = 68,845.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,617.92x = 173,245.44 × 68,845.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,617.92x = 11,927,130,825.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,927,130,825.52/115,617.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,159.88

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