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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,868.95, 142,303.43 and 35,717.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,868.95, 142,303.43 and 35,717.89 is: 53,576.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,868.95 : 142,303.43 = 35,717.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,868.95/142,303.43 = 35,717.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,868.95x = 142,303.43 × 35,717.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,868.95x = 5,082,778,259.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,082,778,259.36/94,868.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,576.84

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