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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,162.84, 141,228.73 and 30,983.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,162.84, 141,228.73 and 30,983.79 is: 46,470.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,162.84 : 141,228.73 = 30,983.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,162.84/141,228.73 = 30,983.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,162.84x = 141,228.73 × 30,983.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,162.84x = 4,375,801,312.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,375,801,312.29/94,162.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,470.57

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