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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,445, 108,677.64 and 68,461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,445, 108,677.64 and 68,461 is: 102,701.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,445 : 108,677.64 = 68,461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,445/108,677.64 = 68,461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,445x = 108,677.64 × 68,461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,445x = 7,440,179,912.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,440,179,912.04/72,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,701.08

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