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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,311.46, 142,968.41 and 25,190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,311.46, 142,968.41 and 25,190.17 is: 37,785.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,311.46 : 142,968.41 = 25,190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,311.46/142,968.41 = 25,190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,311.46x = 142,968.41 × 25,190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,311.46x = 3,601,398,552.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,398,552.53/95,311.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,785.58

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