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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,916.94, 142,265.22 and 35,714.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,916.94, 142,265.22 and 35,714.88 is: 53,530.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,916.94 : 142,265.22 = 35,714.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,916.94/142,265.22 = 35,714.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,916.94x = 142,265.22 × 35,714.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,916.94x = 5,080,985,260.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,080,985,260.47/94,916.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,530.86

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