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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,733.46, 142,058.85 and 50,349.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,733.46, 142,058.85 and 50,349.54 is: 75,502.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,733.46 : 142,058.85 = 50,349.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,733.46/142,058.85 = 50,349.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,733.46x = 142,058.85 × 50,349.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,733.46x = 7,152,597,750.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,152,597,750.43/94,733.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,502.34

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