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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,708.40, 142,216.20 and 68,596.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,708.40, 142,216.20 and 68,596.40 is: 103,005.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,708.40 : 142,216.20 = 68,596.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,708.40/142,216.20 = 68,596.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,708.40x = 142,216.20 × 68,596.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,708.40x = 9,755,519,341.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,755,519,341.68/94,708.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,005.85

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