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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,806.39, 142,287.35 and 48,072.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,806.39, 142,287.35 and 48,072.63 is: 72,148.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,806.39 : 142,287.35 = 48,072.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,806.39/142,287.35 = 48,072.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,806.39x = 142,287.35 × 48,072.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,806.39x = 6,840,126,889.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,840,126,889.87/94,806.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,148.37

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