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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,999.72, 162,821.34 and 67,689

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,999.72, 162,821.34 and 67,689 is: 93,400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,999.72 : 162,821.34 = 67,689 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,999.72/162,821.34 = 67,689/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,999.72x = 162,821.34 × 67,689
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,999.72x = 11,021,213,683.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,021,213,683.26/117,999.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,400.34

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