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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,266.75, 141,502.58 and 38,145.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,266.75, 141,502.58 and 38,145.49 is: 57,259.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,266.75 : 141,502.58 = 38,145.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,266.75/141,502.58 = 38,145.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,266.75x = 141,502.58 × 38,145.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,266.75x = 5,397,685,345.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,397,685,345.73/94,266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,259.70

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