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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,774.91, 202,286.50 and 68,261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,774.91, 202,286.50 and 68,261.36 is: 102,454.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,774.91 : 202,286.50 = 68,261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,774.91/202,286.50 = 68,261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,774.91x = 202,286.50 × 68,261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,774.91x = 13,808,350,417.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,808,350,417.55/134,774.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,454.90

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