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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,907.12, 142,331.92 and 49,904.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,907.12, 142,331.92 and 49,904.24 is: 74,841.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,907.12 : 142,331.92 = 49,904.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,907.12/142,331.92 = 49,904.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,907.12x = 142,331.92 × 49,904.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,907.12x = 7,102,965,458.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,102,965,458.92/94,907.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,841.23

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