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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,043.68, 140,901.48 and 78,349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,043.68, 140,901.48 and 78,349.52 is: 117,387.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,043.68 : 140,901.48 = 78,349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,043.68/140,901.48 = 78,349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,043.68x = 140,901.48 × 78,349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,043.68x = 11,039,563,325.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,039,563,325.29/94,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,387.62

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