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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,856.58, 142,481.43 and 75,272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,856.58, 142,481.43 and 75,272.94 is: 113,065.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,856.58 : 142,481.43 = 75,272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,856.58/142,481.43 = 75,272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,856.58x = 142,481.43 × 75,272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,856.58x = 10,724,996,131.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,724,996,131.50/94,856.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,065.39

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