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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,627.68, 141,870.24 and 57,179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,627.68, 141,870.24 and 57,179.76 is: 85,726.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,627.68 : 141,870.24 = 57,179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,627.68/141,870.24 = 57,179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,627.68x = 141,870.24 × 57,179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,627.68x = 8,112,106,274.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,112,106,274.34/94,627.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,726.57

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