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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,059.72, 300,002.06 and 94,908.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,059.72, 300,002.06 and 94,908.68 is: 142,321.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,059.72 : 300,002.06 = 94,908.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,059.72/300,002.06 = 94,908.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,059.72x = 300,002.06 × 94,908.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,059.72x = 28,472,799,511.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,472,799,511.88/200,059.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,321.50

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