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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,764.48, 142,232.76 and 50,428.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,764.48, 142,232.76 and 50,428.32 is: 75,688.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,764.48 : 142,232.76 = 50,428.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,764.48/142,232.76 = 50,428.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,764.48x = 142,232.76 × 50,428.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,764.48x = 7,172,559,135.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,172,559,135.76/94,764.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,688.27

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