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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,611, 133,277.82 and 68,332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,611, 133,277.82 and 68,332.28 is: 94,266.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,611 : 133,277.82 = 68,332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,611/133,277.82 = 68,332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,611x = 133,277.82 × 68,332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,611x = 9,107,177,314.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,107,177,314.03/96,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,266.46

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