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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,803.49, 142,225.74 and 28,248.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,803.49, 142,225.74 and 28,248.98 is: 42,379.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,803.49 : 142,225.74 = 28,248.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,803.49/142,225.74 = 28,248.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,803.49x = 142,225.74 × 28,248.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,803.49x = 4,017,731,654.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,731,654.45/94,803.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,379.58

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