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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,758.48, 142,223.76 and 50,422.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,758.48, 142,223.76 and 50,422.32 is: 75,679.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,758.48 : 142,223.76 = 50,422.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,758.48/142,223.76 = 50,422.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,758.48x = 142,223.76 × 50,422.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,758.48x = 7,171,251,938.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,171,251,938.32/94,758.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,679.26

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