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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,159.71, 141,239.34 and 59,123.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,159.71, 141,239.34 and 59,123.97 is: 88,685.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,159.71 : 141,239.34 = 59,123.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,159.71/141,239.34 = 59,123.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,159.71x = 141,239.34 × 59,123.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,159.71x = 8,350,630,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,350,630,500.98/94,159.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,685.81

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