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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,667.99, 177,835.91 and 68,734.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,667.99, 177,835.91 and 68,734.68 is: 103,005.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,667.99 : 177,835.91 = 68,734.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,667.99/177,835.91 = 68,734.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,667.99x = 177,835.91 × 68,734.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,667.99x = 12,223,493,355.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,223,493,355.80/118,667.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,005.82

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