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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,371.89, 141,607.31 and 38,217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,371.89, 141,607.31 and 38,217.96 is: 57,346.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,371.89 : 141,607.31 = 38,217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,371.89/141,607.31 = 38,217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,371.89x = 141,607.31 × 38,217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,371.89x = 5,411,942,318.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,411,942,318.20/94,371.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,346.98

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