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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,832.78, 142,247.54 and 28,273.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,832.78, 142,247.54 and 28,273.25 is: 42,409.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,832.78 : 142,247.54 = 28,273.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,832.78/142,247.54 = 28,273.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,832.78x = 142,247.54 × 28,273.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,832.78x = 4,021,800,686.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,800,686.61/94,832.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,409.40

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