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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,977.07, 214,326.12 and 68,077.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,977.07, 214,326.12 and 68,077.09 is: 102,049.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,977.07 : 214,326.12 = 68,077.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,977.07/214,326.12 = 68,077.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,977.07x = 214,326.12 × 68,077.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,977.07x = 14,590,698,560.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,590,698,560.59/142,977.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,049.22

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