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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,186.12, 141,257.28 and 35,049.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,186.12, 141,257.28 and 35,049.64 is: 52,566.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,186.12 : 141,257.28 = 35,049.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,186.12/141,257.28 = 35,049.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,186.12x = 141,257.28 × 35,049.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,186.12x = 4,951,016,811.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951,016,811.38/94,186.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,566.31

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