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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,974, 131,090.03 and 59,142.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,974, 131,090.03 and 59,142.84 is: 81,633.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,974 : 131,090.03 = 59,142.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,974/131,090.03 = 59,142.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,974x = 131,090.03 × 59,142.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,974x = 7,753,036,669.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,753,036,669.89/94,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,633.25

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