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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,130.62, 140,843.01 and 56,040.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,130.62, 140,843.01 and 56,040.56 is: 83,850.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,130.62 : 140,843.01 = 56,040.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,130.62/140,843.01 = 56,040.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,130.62x = 140,843.01 × 56,040.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,130.62x = 7,892,921,152.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,892,921,152.49/94,130.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,850.73

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