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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,775, 140,662.50 and 28,111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93,775, 140,662.50 and 28,111 is: 42,166.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,775 : 140,662.50 = 28,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,775/140,662.50 = 28,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,775x = 140,662.50 × 28,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,775x = 3,954,163,537.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,954,163,537.50/93,775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,166.50

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