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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,706, 140,578.44 and 38,302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93,706, 140,578.44 and 38,302 is: 57,460.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,706 : 140,578.44 = 38,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,706/140,578.44 = 38,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,706x = 140,578.44 × 38,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,706x = 5,384,435,408.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,384,435,408.88/93,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,460.95

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