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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,309.89, 177,181.92 and 68,238.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,309.89, 177,181.92 and 68,238.18 is: 102,194.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,309.89 : 177,181.92 = 68,238.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,309.89/177,181.92 = 68,238.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,309.89x = 177,181.92 × 68,238.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,309.89x = 12,090,571,749.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,090,571,749.71/118,309.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,194.09

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