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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,233.52, 142,859.84 and 35,278.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,233.52, 142,859.84 and 35,278.14 is: 52,920.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,233.52 : 142,859.84 = 35,278.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,233.52/142,859.84 = 35,278.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,233.52x = 142,859.84 × 35,278.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,233.52x = 5,039,829,435.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,039,829,435.90/95,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,920.75

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