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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,773, 140,659.50 and 28,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93,773, 140,659.50 and 28,109 is: 42,163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,773 : 140,659.50 = 28,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,773/140,659.50 = 28,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,773x = 140,659.50 × 28,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,773x = 3,953,797,885.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,953,797,885.50/93,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,163.50

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