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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,251.88, 198,304.92 and 68,913.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,251.88, 198,304.92 and 68,913.93 is: 103,332.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,251.88 : 198,304.92 = 68,913.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,251.88/198,304.92 = 68,913.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,251.88x = 198,304.92 × 68,913.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,251.88x = 13,665,971,375.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,665,971,375.54/132,251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,332.91

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