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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,344.35, 94,264.29 and 50,189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,344.35, 94,264.29 and 50,189.40 is: 69,223.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,344.35 : 94,264.29 = 50,189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,344.35/94,264.29 = 50,189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,344.35x = 94,264.29 × 50,189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,344.35x = 4,731,068,156.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,731,068,156.53/68,344.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,223.98

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