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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,921.98, 142,312.68 and 57,473.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,921.98, 142,312.68 and 57,473.25 is: 86,167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,921.98 : 142,312.68 = 57,473.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,921.98/142,312.68 = 57,473.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,921.98x = 142,312.68 × 57,473.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,921.98x = 8,179,172,235.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,179,172,235.81/94,921.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,167.32

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