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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,688.08, 142,031.80 and 53,164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,688.08, 142,031.80 and 53,164.24 is: 79,746.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,688.08 : 142,031.80 = 53,164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,688.08/142,031.80 = 53,164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,688.08x = 142,031.80 × 53,164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,688.08x = 7,551,012,702.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,551,012,702.83/94,688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,746.18

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