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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,857.16, 142,371.42 and 50,521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,857.16, 142,371.42 and 50,521 is: 75,827.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,857.16 : 142,371.42 = 50,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,857.16/142,371.42 = 50,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,857.16x = 142,371.42 × 50,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,857.16x = 7,192,746,509.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,192,746,509.82/94,857.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,827.13

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