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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,531, 141,819.54 and 28,867

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,531, 141,819.54 and 28,867 is: 43,307.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,531 : 141,819.54 = 28,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,531/141,819.54 = 28,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,531x = 141,819.54 × 28,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,531x = 4,093,904,661.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,904,661.18/94,531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,307.54

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