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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,702, 140,572.44 and 38,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93,702, 140,572.44 and 38,298 is: 57,454.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,702 : 140,572.44 = 38,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,702/140,572.44 = 38,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,702x = 140,572.44 × 38,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,702x = 5,383,643,307.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,383,643,307.12/93,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,454.95

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