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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,173.66, 141,273.59 and 49,803.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,173.66, 141,273.59 and 49,803.53 is: 74,712.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,173.66 : 141,273.59 = 49,803.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,173.66/141,273.59 = 49,803.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,173.66x = 141,273.59 × 49,803.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,173.66x = 7,035,924,134.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,035,924,134.60/94,173.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,712.23

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