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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,709.77, 142,059.46 and 57,259.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,709.77, 142,059.46 and 57,259.79 is: 85,886.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,709.77 : 142,059.46 = 57,259.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,709.77/142,059.46 = 57,259.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,709.77x = 142,059.46 × 57,259.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,709.77x = 8,134,294,153.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,134,294,153.69/94,709.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,886.54

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