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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,861.62, 142,312.95 and 50,481.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,861.62, 142,312.95 and 50,481.87 is: 75,733.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,861.62 : 142,312.95 = 50,481.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,861.62/142,312.95 = 50,481.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,861.62x = 142,312.95 × 50,481.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,861.62x = 7,184,223,841.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,184,223,841.22/94,861.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,733.72

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