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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,875.06, 142,017.35 and 59,740.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,875.06, 142,017.35 and 59,740.91 is: 89,425.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,875.06 : 142,017.35 = 59,740.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,875.06/142,017.35 = 59,740.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,875.06x = 142,017.35 × 59,740.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,875.06x = 8,484,244,716.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,484,244,716.00/94,875.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,425.45

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