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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,849.22, 142,251.93 and 42,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,849.22, 142,251.93 and 42,230 is: 63,335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,849.22 : 142,251.93 = 42,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,849.22/142,251.93 = 42,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,849.22x = 142,251.93 × 42,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,849.22x = 6,007,299,003.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,007,299,003.90/94,849.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,335.25

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