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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,839.36, 142,274.40 and 29,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,839.36, 142,274.40 and 29,160 is: 43,744.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,839.36 : 142,274.40 = 29,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,839.36/142,274.40 = 29,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,839.36x = 142,274.40 × 29,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,839.36x = 4,148,721,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148,721,504/94,839.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,744.72

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