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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,721.85, 142,246.80 and 50,435.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,721.85, 142,246.80 and 50,435.10 is: 75,739.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,721.85 : 142,246.80 = 50,435.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,721.85/142,246.80 = 50,435.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,721.85x = 142,246.80 × 50,435.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,721.85x = 7,174,231,582.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,174,231,582.68/94,721.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,739.99

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