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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,011.72, 162,837.90 and 67,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,011.72, 162,837.90 and 67,701 is: 93,416.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,011.72 : 162,837.90 = 67,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,011.72/162,837.90 = 67,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,011.72x = 162,837.90 × 67,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,011.72x = 11,024,288,667.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,024,288,667.90/118,011.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,416.90

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