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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,978.36, 142,286.10 and 57,549.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,978.36, 142,286.10 and 57,549.88 is: 86,214.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,978.36 : 142,286.10 = 57,549.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,978.36/142,286.10 = 57,549.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,978.36x = 142,286.10 × 57,549.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,978.36x = 8,188,547,980.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,188,547,980.67/94,978.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,214.88

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