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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,670, 118,286.96 and 68,767.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,670, 118,286.96 and 68,767.22 is: 94,948.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,670 : 118,286.96 = 68,767.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,670/118,286.96 = 68,767.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,670x = 118,286.96 × 68,767.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,670x = 8,134,265,401.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,134,265,401.45/85,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,948.82

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