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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,717.40, 142,099.49 and 28,157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,717.40, 142,099.49 and 28,157.25 is: 42,242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,717.40 : 142,099.49 = 28,157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,717.40/142,099.49 = 28,157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,717.40x = 142,099.49 × 28,157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,717.40x = 4,001,130,864.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001,130,864.80/94,717.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,242.83

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