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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,760.48, 142,226.76 and 50,424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,760.48, 142,226.76 and 50,424.32 is: 75,682.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,760.48 : 142,226.76 = 50,424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,760.48/142,226.76 = 50,424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,760.48x = 142,226.76 × 50,424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,760.48x = 7,171,687,658.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,171,687,658.80/94,760.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,682.26

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