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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,867.36, 142,316.40 and 29,188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,867.36, 142,316.40 and 29,188 is: 43,786.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,867.36 : 142,316.40 = 29,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,867.36/142,316.40 = 29,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,867.36x = 142,316.40 × 29,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,867.36x = 4,153,931,083.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,153,931,083.20/94,867.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,786.73

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