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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,350.88, 177,243.36 and 68,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,350.88, 177,243.36 and 68,279.20 is: 102,255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,350.88 : 177,243.36 = 68,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,350.88/177,243.36 = 68,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,350.88x = 177,243.36 × 68,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,350.88x = 12,102,034,826.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,102,034,826.11/118,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,255.55

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