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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,281, 141,391.45 and 31,089.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,281, 141,391.45 and 31,089.34 is: 46,624.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,281 : 141,391.45 = 31,089.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,281/141,391.45 = 31,089.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,281x = 141,391.45 × 31,089.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,281x = 4,395,766,862.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,395,766,862.14/94,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,624.10

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