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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,154.68, 102,197.46 and 31,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,154.68, 102,197.46 and 31,187 is: 46,764.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,154.68 : 102,197.46 = 31,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,154.68/102,197.46 = 31,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,154.68x = 102,197.46 × 31,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,154.68x = 3,187,232,185.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,232,185.02/68,154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,764.69

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