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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,044.93, 140,903.35 and 78,350.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,044.93, 140,903.35 and 78,350.77 is: 117,389.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,044.93 : 140,903.35 = 78,350.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,044.93/140,903.35 = 78,350.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,044.93x = 140,903.35 × 78,350.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,044.93x = 11,039,885,968.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,039,885,968.08/94,044.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,389.49

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