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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,212.28, 94,171.97 and 45,273.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,212.28, 94,171.97 and 45,273.21 is: 62,502.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,212.28 : 94,171.97 = 45,273.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,212.28/94,171.97 = 45,273.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,212.28x = 94,171.97 × 45,273.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,212.28x = 4,263,467,147.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263,467,147.56/68,212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,502.93

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