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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,627.72, 162,307.98 and 69,879.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,627.72, 162,307.98 and 69,879.84 is: 96,423.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,627.72 : 162,307.98 = 69,879.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,627.72/162,307.98 = 69,879.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,627.72x = 162,307.98 × 69,879.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,627.72x = 11,342,055,673.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,342,055,673.12/117,627.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,423.32

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