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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,762.23, 142,229.39 and 50,426.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,762.23, 142,229.39 and 50,426.07 is: 75,684.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,762.23 : 142,229.39 = 50,426.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,762.23/142,229.39 = 50,426.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,762.23x = 142,229.39 × 50,426.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,762.23x = 7,172,068,924.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,172,068,924.07/94,762.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,684.89

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