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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,279.50, 141,419.25 and 28,615.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,279.50, 141,419.25 and 28,615.50 is: 42,923.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,279.50 : 141,419.25 = 28,615.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,279.50/141,419.25 = 28,615.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,279.50x = 141,419.25 × 28,615.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,279.50x = 4,046,782,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046,782,548.38/94,279.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,923.25

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