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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,619.92, 173,248.44 and 68,847.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,619.92, 173,248.44 and 68,847.28 is: 103,162.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,619.92 : 173,248.44 = 68,847.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,619.92/173,248.44 = 68,847.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,619.92x = 173,248.44 × 68,847.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,619.92x = 11,927,683,858.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,927,683,858.24/115,619.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,162.88

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