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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,045.93, 140,904.85 and 78,351.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,045.93, 140,904.85 and 78,351.77 is: 117,390.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,045.93 : 140,904.85 = 78,351.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,045.93/140,904.85 = 78,351.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,045.93x = 140,904.85 × 78,351.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,045.93x = 11,040,144,399.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,040,144,399.08/94,045.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,390.99

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