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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,276.38, 141,517.02 and 38,155.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,276.38, 141,517.02 and 38,155.14 is: 57,274.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,276.38 : 141,517.02 = 38,155.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,276.38/141,517.02 = 38,155.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,276.38x = 141,517.02 × 38,155.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,276.38x = 5,399,601,710.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,399,601,710.48/94,276.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,274.17

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