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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,580.08, 423,932.64 and 93,032.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,580.08, 423,932.64 and 93,032.88 is: 139,569.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,580.08 : 423,932.64 = 93,032.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,580.08/423,932.64 = 93,032.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,580.08x = 423,932.64 × 93,032.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,580.08x = 39,439,674,425.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,439,674,425.20/282,580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,569.90

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