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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,279.83, 141,458.91 and 38,159.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,279.83, 141,458.91 and 38,159.61 is: 57,255.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,279.83 : 141,458.91 = 38,159.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,279.83/141,458.91 = 38,159.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,279.83x = 141,458.91 × 38,159.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,279.83x = 5,398,016,836.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,398,016,836.63/94,279.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,255.27

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