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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,716.77, 142,098.55 and 28,156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,716.77, 142,098.55 and 28,156.62 is: 42,241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,716.77 : 142,098.55 = 28,156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,716.77/142,098.55 = 28,156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,716.77x = 142,098.55 × 28,156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,716.77x = 4,001,014,804.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001,014,804.51/94,716.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,241.88

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