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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84,845, 127,235.50 and 68,164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84,845, 127,235.50 and 68,164.04 is: 102,220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,845 : 127,235.50 = 68,164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,845/127,235.50 = 68,164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,845x = 127,235.50 × 68,164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,845x = 8,672,885,711.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,672,885,711.42/84,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,220.35

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