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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,716.52, 141,955.98 and 50,233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,716.52, 141,955.98 and 50,233.48 is: 75,287.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,716.52 : 141,955.98 = 50,233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,716.52/141,955.98 = 50,233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,716.52x = 141,955.98 × 50,233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,716.52x = 7,130,942,882.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,130,942,882.21/94,716.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,287.21

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