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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,209.08, 94,171.58 and 50,272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,209.08, 94,171.58 and 50,272.84 is: 69,408.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,209.08 : 94,171.58 = 50,272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,209.08/94,171.58 = 50,272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,209.08x = 94,171.58 × 50,272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,209.08x = 4,734,272,773.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,734,272,773.89/68,209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,408.25

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