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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,614.50, 133,282.65 and 68,335.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,614.50, 133,282.65 and 68,335.78 is: 94,271.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,614.50 : 133,282.65 = 68,335.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,614.50/133,282.65 = 68,335.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,614.50x = 133,282.65 × 68,335.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,614.50x = 9,107,973,848.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,107,973,848.22/96,614.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,271.29

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