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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,718.77, 142,101.55 and 28,158.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,718.77, 142,101.55 and 28,158.62 is: 42,244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,718.77 : 142,101.55 = 28,158.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,718.77/142,101.55 = 28,158.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,718.77x = 142,101.55 × 28,158.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,718.77x = 4,001,383,547.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001,383,547.86/94,718.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,244.89

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