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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,932.17, 142,419.85 and 50,535.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,932.17, 142,419.85 and 50,535.53 is: 75,814.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,932.17 : 142,419.85 = 50,535.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,932.17/142,419.85 = 50,535.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,932.17x = 142,419.85 × 50,535.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,932.17x = 7,197,261,763.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,197,261,763.83/94,932.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,814.79

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