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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,942.23, 142,483.40 and 45,022.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,942.23, 142,483.40 and 45,022.51 is: 67,566.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,942.23 : 142,483.40 = 45,022.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,942.23/142,483.40 = 45,022.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,942.23x = 142,483.40 × 45,022.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,942.23x = 6,414,960,275.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,414,960,275.68/94,942.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,566.99

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