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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,662.28, 423,902.26 and 93,077.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,662.28, 423,902.26 and 93,077.58 is: 139,586.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,662.28 : 423,902.26 = 93,077.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,662.28/423,902.26 = 93,077.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,662.28x = 423,902.26 × 93,077.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,662.28x = 39,455,797,031.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,455,797,031.09/282,662.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,586.35

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