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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,766.21, 142,171.19 and 50,435.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,766.21, 142,171.19 and 50,435.72 is: 75,665.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,766.21 : 142,171.19 = 50,435.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,766.21/142,171.19 = 50,435.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,766.21x = 142,171.19 × 50,435.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,766.21x = 7,170,506,330.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,170,506,330.91/94,766.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,665.22

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