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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,730.70, 142,118.28 and 28,171.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,730.70, 142,118.28 and 28,171.38 is: 42,263.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,730.70 : 142,118.28 = 28,171.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,730.70/142,118.28 = 28,171.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,730.70x = 142,118.28 × 28,171.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,730.70x = 4,003,668,070.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,003,668,070.83/94,730.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,263.68

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