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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,868.20, 142,302.30 and 35,717.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,868.20, 142,302.30 and 35,717.14 is: 53,575.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,868.20 : 142,302.30 = 35,717.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,868.20/142,302.30 = 35,717.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,868.20x = 142,302.30 × 35,717.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,868.20x = 5,082,631,171.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,082,631,171.42/94,868.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,575.71

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