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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,962.76, 146,827.50 and 68,219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,962.76, 146,827.50 and 68,219.56 is: 102,248.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,962.76 : 146,827.50 = 68,219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,962.76/146,827.50 = 68,219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,962.76x = 146,827.50 × 68,219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,962.76x = 10,016,507,445.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,016,507,445.90/97,962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,248.11

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