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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121,002, 166,982.88 and 68,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121,002, 166,982.88 and 68,010 is: 93,853.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121,002 : 166,982.88 = 68,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121,002/166,982.88 = 68,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121,002x = 166,982.88 × 68,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121,002x = 11,356,505,668.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,356,505,668.80/121,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,853.87

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