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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,231.44, 140,989.14 and 58,078.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,231.44, 140,989.14 and 58,078.44 is: 86,897.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,231.44 : 140,989.14 = 58,078.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,231.44/140,989.14 = 58,078.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,231.44x = 140,989.14 × 58,078.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,231.44x = 8,188,429,308.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,188,429,308.14/94,231.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,897.00

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