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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,715.52, 141,891 and 59,190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,715.52, 141,891 and 59,190.72 is: 88,672.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,715.52 : 141,891 = 59,190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,715.52/141,891 = 59,190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,715.52x = 141,891 × 59,190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,715.52x = 8,398,630,451.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,398,630,451.52/94,715.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,672.17

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