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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,228.84, 141,380.70 and 38,811.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,228.84, 141,380.70 and 38,811.88 is: 58,233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,228.84 : 141,380.70 = 38,811.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,228.84/141,380.70 = 38,811.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,228.84x = 141,380.70 × 38,811.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,228.84x = 5,487,250,762.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,487,250,762.72/94,228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,233.24

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