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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,481.78, 143,223.48 and 28,927.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,481.78, 143,223.48 and 28,927.14 is: 43,390.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,481.78 : 143,223.48 = 28,927.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,481.78/143,223.48 = 28,927.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,481.78x = 143,223.48 × 28,927.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,481.78x = 4,143,045,657.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143,045,657.25/95,481.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,390.96

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