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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,232, 94,160.16 and 43,102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,232, 94,160.16 and 43,102.56 is: 59,481.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,232 : 94,160.16 = 43,102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,232/94,160.16 = 43,102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,232x = 94,160.16 × 43,102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,232x = 4,058,543,946.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058,543,946.01/68,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,481.53

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