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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,721.40, 96,348.20 and 68,721.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,721.40, 96,348.20 and 68,721.40 is: 96,348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,721.40 : 96,348.20 = 68,721.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,721.40/96,348.20 = 68,721.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,721.40x = 96,348.20 × 68,721.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,721.40x = 6,621,183,191.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,621,183,191.48/68,721.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,348.20

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