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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,835.70, 142,274.10 and 50,456.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,835.70, 142,274.10 and 50,456.04 is: 75,694.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,835.70 : 142,274.10 = 50,456.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,835.70/142,274.10 = 50,456.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,835.70x = 142,274.10 × 50,456.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,835.70x = 7,178,587,680.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,178,587,680.56/94,835.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,694.99

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