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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,785.21, 142,199.73 and 50,454.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,785.21, 142,199.73 and 50,454.72 is: 75,693.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,785.21 : 142,199.73 = 50,454.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,785.21/142,199.73 = 50,454.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,785.21x = 142,199.73 × 50,454.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,785.21x = 7,174,647,561.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,174,647,561.23/94,785.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,693.75

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