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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,827, 163,986.12 and 68,526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,827, 163,986.12 and 68,526 is: 94,568.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,827 : 163,986.12 = 68,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,827/163,986.12 = 68,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,827x = 163,986.12 × 68,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,827x = 11,237,312,859.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,237,312,859.12/118,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,568.68

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