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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,868.90, 142,327.96 and 50,459.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,868.90, 142,327.96 and 50,459.12 is: 75,701.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,868.90 : 142,327.96 = 50,459.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,868.90/142,327.96 = 50,459.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,868.90x = 142,327.96 × 50,459.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,868.90x = 7,181,743,613.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,181,743,613.00/94,868.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,701.77

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