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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,136.79, 142,706.58 and 45,222.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,136.79, 142,706.58 and 45,222.01 is: 67,833.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,136.79 : 142,706.58 = 45,222.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,136.79/142,706.58 = 45,222.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,136.79x = 142,706.58 × 45,222.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,136.79x = 6,453,478,387.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,453,478,387.83/95,136.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,833.68

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