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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,197.84, 141,316.29 and 27,640.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,197.84, 141,316.29 and 27,640.14 is: 41,465.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,197.84 : 141,316.29 = 27,640.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,197.84/141,316.29 = 27,640.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,197.84x = 141,316.29 × 27,640.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,197.84x = 3,906,002,039.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,906,002,039.88/94,197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,465.94

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