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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,208.21, 94,141.85 and 45,839.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,208.21, 94,141.85 and 45,839.25 is: 63,267.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,208.21 : 94,141.85 = 45,839.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,208.21/94,141.85 = 45,839.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,208.21x = 94,141.85 × 45,839.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,208.21x = 4,315,391,568.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,315,391,568.42/68,208.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,267.92

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