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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,647.96, 424,037.51 and 93,101.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,647.96, 424,037.51 and 93,101.54 is: 139,673.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,647.96 : 424,037.51 = 93,101.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,647.96/424,037.51 = 93,101.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,647.96x = 424,037.51 × 93,101.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,647.96x = 39,478,543,485.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,478,543,485.90/282,647.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,673.90

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