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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,997.21, 142,430.20 and 41,663.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,997.21, 142,430.20 and 41,663.57 is: 62,466.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,997.21 : 142,430.20 = 41,663.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,997.21/142,430.20 = 41,663.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,997.21x = 142,430.20 × 41,663.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,997.21x = 5,934,149,791.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,934,149,791.50/94,997.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,466.57

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