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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,878.21, 142,341.96 and 28,318.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,878.21, 142,341.96 and 28,318.35 is: 42,484.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,878.21 : 142,341.96 = 28,318.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,878.21/142,341.96 = 28,318.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,878.21x = 142,341.96 × 28,318.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,878.21x = 4,030,889,442.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,889,442.97/94,878.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,484.88

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