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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,467.52, 141,616.50 and 86,249.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,467.52, 141,616.50 and 86,249.85 is: 129,297.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,467.52 : 141,616.50 = 86,249.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,467.52/141,616.50 = 86,249.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,467.52x = 141,616.50 × 86,249.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,467.52x = 12,214,401,882.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,214,401,882.53/94,467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,297.37

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