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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,461.34, 203,316.75 and 68,949

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,461.34, 203,316.75 and 68,949 is: 103,486.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,461.34 : 203,316.75 = 68,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,461.34/203,316.75 = 68,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,461.34x = 203,316.75 × 68,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,461.34x = 14,018,486,595.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,018,486,595.75/135,461.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,486.99

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