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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,163.68, 102,210.88 and 31,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,163.68, 102,210.88 and 31,196 is: 46,778.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,163.68 : 102,210.88 = 31,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,163.68/102,210.88 = 31,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,163.68x = 102,210.88 × 31,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,163.68x = 3,188,570,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,570,612.48/68,163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,778.15

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