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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,932.83, 176,911.70 and 68,011.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,932.83, 176,911.70 and 68,011.85 is: 102,024.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,932.83 : 176,911.70 = 68,011.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,932.83/176,911.70 = 68,011.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,932.83x = 176,911.70 × 68,011.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,932.83x = 12,032,092,105.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,032,092,105.87/117,932.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,024.96

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