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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,844.36, 142,281.90 and 29,165

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,844.36, 142,281.90 and 29,165 is: 43,752.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,844.36 : 142,281.90 = 29,165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,844.36/142,281.90 = 29,165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,844.36x = 142,281.90 × 29,165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,844.36x = 4,149,651,613.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,651,613.50/94,844.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,752.22

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