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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,604.16, 142,035.84 and 59,439.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,604.16, 142,035.84 and 59,439.36 is: 89,240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,604.16 : 142,035.84 = 59,439.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,604.16/142,035.84 = 59,439.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,604.16x = 142,035.84 × 59,439.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,604.16x = 8,442,519,426.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,442,519,426.66/94,604.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,240.47

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