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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,841.81, 142,284.89 and 50,458.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,841.81, 142,284.89 and 50,458.47 is: 75,699.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,841.81 : 142,284.89 = 50,458.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,841.81/142,284.89 = 50,458.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,841.81x = 142,284.89 × 50,458.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,841.81x = 7,179,477,853.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,179,477,853.52/94,841.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,699.50

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