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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,447, 141,694.86 and 35,283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,447, 141,694.86 and 35,283.08 is: 52,933.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,447 : 141,694.86 = 35,283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,447/141,694.86 = 35,283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,447x = 141,694.86 × 35,283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,447x = 4,999,431,080.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,999,431,080.97/94,447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,933.72

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