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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,277.96, 121,881.78 and 68,099.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,277.96, 121,881.78 and 68,099.72 is: 94,022.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,277.96 : 121,881.78 = 68,099.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,277.96/121,881.78 = 68,099.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,277.96x = 121,881.78 × 68,099.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,277.96x = 8,300,115,091.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,300,115,091.10/88,277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,022.51

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