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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,211.40, 141,317.10 and 38,078.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,211.40, 141,317.10 and 38,078.40 is: 57,117.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,211.40 : 141,317.10 = 38,078.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,211.40/141,317.10 = 38,078.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,211.40x = 141,317.10 × 38,078.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,211.40x = 5,381,129,060.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,381,129,060.64/94,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,117.60

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