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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,322.92, 102,342.83 and 40,158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,322.92, 102,342.83 and 40,158 is: 60,153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,322.92 : 102,342.83 = 40,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,322.92/102,342.83 = 40,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,322.92x = 102,342.83 × 40,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,322.92x = 4,109,883,166.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,109,883,166.35/68,322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,153.80

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