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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,257.68, 141,220.46 and 49,786.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,257.68, 141,220.46 and 49,786.45 is: 74,591.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,257.68 : 141,220.46 = 49,786.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,257.68/141,220.46 = 49,786.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,257.68x = 141,220.46 × 49,786.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,257.68x = 7,030,865,142.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,030,865,142.18/94,257.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,591.96

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