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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,237.78, 141,361.97 and 30,201.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,237.78, 141,361.97 and 30,201.50 is: 45,303.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,237.78 : 141,361.97 = 30,201.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,237.78/141,361.97 = 30,201.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,237.78x = 141,361.97 × 30,201.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,237.78x = 4,269,342,679.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,342,679.14/94,237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,303.94

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