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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,825.23, 159,852.96 and 68,083.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,825.23, 159,852.96 and 68,083.02 is: 93,962.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,825.23 : 159,852.96 = 68,083.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,825.23/159,852.96 = 68,083.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,825.23x = 159,852.96 × 68,083.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,825.23x = 10,883,272,272.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,883,272,272.74/115,825.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,962.88

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