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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,069.58, 161,545.82 and 68,681.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,069.58, 161,545.82 and 68,681.26 is: 94,774.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,069.58 : 161,545.82 = 68,681.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,069.58/161,545.82 = 68,681.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,069.58x = 161,545.82 × 68,681.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,069.58x = 11,095,170,465.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,095,170,465.33/117,069.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,774.15

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