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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,686, 142,093.80 and 61,323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,686, 142,093.80 and 61,323.12 is: 92,026.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,686 : 142,093.80 = 61,323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,686/142,093.80 = 61,323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,686x = 142,093.80 × 61,323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,686x = 8,713,635,148.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,713,635,148.66/94,686
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,026.65

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