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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,178.43, 141,251.90 and 30,999.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,178.43, 141,251.90 and 30,999.24 is: 46,493.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,178.43 : 141,251.90 = 30,999.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,178.43/141,251.90 = 30,999.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,178.43x = 141,251.90 × 30,999.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,178.43x = 4,378,701,393.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,378,701,393.56/94,178.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,493.68

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