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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,968, 114,856.40 and 68,673.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,968, 114,856.40 and 68,673.60 is: 102,478.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,968 : 114,856.40 = 68,673.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,968/114,856.40 = 68,673.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,968x = 114,856.40 × 68,673.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,968x = 7,887,602,471.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,887,602,471.04/76,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,478.98

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