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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,259.17, 141,351.54 and 38,088.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,259.17, 141,351.54 and 38,088.67 is: 57,117.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,259.17 : 141,351.54 = 38,088.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,259.17/141,351.54 = 38,088.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,259.17x = 141,351.54 × 38,088.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,259.17x = 5,383,892,161.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,383,892,161.05/94,259.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,117.97

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