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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,619.50, 133,289.55 and 68,340.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,619.50, 133,289.55 and 68,340.78 is: 94,278.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,619.50 : 133,289.55 = 68,340.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,619.50/133,289.55 = 68,340.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,619.50x = 133,289.55 × 68,340.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,619.50x = 9,109,111,812.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,109,111,812.85/96,619.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,278.19

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