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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,044.43, 140,902.61 and 78,350.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,044.43, 140,902.61 and 78,350.27 is: 117,388.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,044.43 : 140,902.61 = 78,350.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,044.43/140,902.61 = 78,350.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,044.43x = 140,902.61 × 78,350.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,044.43x = 11,039,757,145.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,039,757,145.45/94,044.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,388.75

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