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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,872.80, 142,155.60 and 59,749.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,872.80, 142,155.60 and 59,749.60 is: 89,527.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,872.80 : 142,155.60 = 59,749.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,872.80/142,155.60 = 59,749.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,872.80x = 142,155.60 × 59,749.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,872.80x = 8,493,740,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,493,740,237.76/94,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,527.66

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