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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,688, 141,957.12 and 47,278.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,688, 141,957.12 and 47,278.72 is: 70,880.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,688 : 141,957.12 = 47,278.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,688/141,957.12 = 47,278.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,688x = 141,957.12 × 47,278.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,688x = 6,711,550,928.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,711,550,928.49/94,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,880.69

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