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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,850.73, 142,233.98 and 50,468.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,850.73, 142,233.98 and 50,468.13 is: 75,679.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,850.73 : 142,233.98 = 50,468.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,850.73/142,233.98 = 50,468.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,850.73x = 142,233.98 × 50,468.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,850.73x = 7,178,282,740.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,178,282,740.72/94,850.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,679.78

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