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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,771, 140,656.50 and 28,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93,771, 140,656.50 and 28,107 is: 42,160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,771 : 140,656.50 = 28,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,771/140,656.50 = 28,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,771x = 140,656.50 × 28,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,771x = 3,953,432,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,953,432,245.50/93,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,160.50

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