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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,845.36, 142,283.40 and 29,166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,845.36, 142,283.40 and 29,166 is: 43,753.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,845.36 : 142,283.40 = 29,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,845.36/142,283.40 = 29,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,845.36x = 142,283.40 × 29,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,845.36x = 4,149,837,644.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,837,644.40/94,845.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,753.72

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