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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,717.53, 142,099.68 and 28,157.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,717.53, 142,099.68 and 28,157.37 is: 42,243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,717.53 : 142,099.68 = 28,157.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,717.53/142,099.68 = 28,157.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,717.53x = 142,099.68 × 28,157.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,717.53x = 4,001,153,266.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001,153,266.64/94,717.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,243.01

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