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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,748, 142,111.92 and 50,327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,748, 142,111.92 and 50,327.60 is: 75,486.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,748 : 142,111.92 = 50,327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,748/142,111.92 = 50,327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,748x = 142,111.92 × 50,327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,748x = 7,152,151,864.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,152,151,864.99/94,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,486.05

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