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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,998.56, 142,445.25 and 38,878.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,998.56, 142,445.25 and 38,878.11 is: 58,295.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,998.56 : 142,445.25 = 38,878.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,998.56/142,445.25 = 38,878.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,998.56x = 142,445.25 × 38,878.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,998.56x = 5,538,002,098.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,538,002,098.48/94,998.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,295.65

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