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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,927.59, 176,903.82 and 68,006.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,927.59, 176,903.82 and 68,006.57 is: 102,017.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,927.59 : 176,903.82 = 68,006.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,927.59/176,903.82 = 68,006.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,927.59x = 176,903.82 × 68,006.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,927.59x = 12,030,621,133.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,030,621,133.58/117,927.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,017.02

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