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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,738.46, 142,066.34 and 50,354.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,738.46, 142,066.34 and 50,354.54 is: 75,509.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,738.46 : 142,066.34 = 50,354.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,738.46/142,066.34 = 50,354.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,738.46x = 142,066.34 × 50,354.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,738.46x = 7,153,685,200.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,153,685,200.18/94,738.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,509.83

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