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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,259.68, 141,372.48 and 38,097.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,259.68, 141,372.48 and 38,097.76 is: 57,139.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,259.68 : 141,372.48 = 38,097.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,259.68/141,372.48 = 38,097.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,259.68x = 141,372.48 × 38,097.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,259.68x = 5,385,974,813.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,385,974,813.64/94,259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,139.75

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