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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,669.92, 142,046.82 and 50,286.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,669.92, 142,046.82 and 50,286.06 is: 75,451.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,669.92 : 142,046.82 = 50,286.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,669.92/142,046.82 = 50,286.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,669.92x = 142,046.82 × 50,286.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,669.92x = 7,142,974,913.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,142,974,913.33/94,669.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,451.37

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