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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,284.72, 141,426.71 and 38,124.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,284.72, 141,426.71 and 38,124.17 is: 57,186.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,284.72 : 141,426.71 = 38,124.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,284.72/141,426.71 = 38,124.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,284.72x = 141,426.71 × 38,124.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,284.72x = 5,391,775,036.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,391,775,036.83/94,284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,186.10

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