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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,271.37, 141,509.52 and 38,150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,271.37, 141,509.52 and 38,150.13 is: 57,266.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,271.37 : 141,509.52 = 38,150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,271.37/141,509.52 = 38,150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,271.37x = 141,509.52 × 38,150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,271.37x = 5,398,606,584.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,398,606,584.24/94,271.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,266.66

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