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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,541.97, 423,765.88 and 93,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,541.97, 423,765.88 and 93,004.40 is: 139,491.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,541.97 : 423,765.88 = 93,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,541.97/423,765.88 = 93,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,541.97x = 423,765.88 × 93,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,541.97x = 39,412,092,236.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,412,092,236.78/282,541.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,491.11

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