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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,631, 174,932.61 and 68,628.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,631, 174,932.61 and 68,628.30 is: 102,934.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,631 : 174,932.61 = 68,628.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,631/174,932.61 = 68,628.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,631x = 174,932.61 × 68,628.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,631x = 12,005,327,638.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,005,327,638.86/116,631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,934.28

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