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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,934.56, 142,423.46 and 50,537.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,934.56, 142,423.46 and 50,537.92 is: 75,818.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,934.56 : 142,423.46 = 50,537.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,934.56/142,423.46 = 50,537.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,934.56x = 142,423.46 × 50,537.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,934.56x = 7,197,785,427.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,197,785,427.60/94,934.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,818.39

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