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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,761.94, 423,982.78 and 93,170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,761.94, 423,982.78 and 93,170.90 is: 139,703.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,761.94 : 423,982.78 = 93,170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,761.94/423,982.78 = 93,170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,761.94x = 423,982.78 × 93,170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,761.94x = 39,502,857,197.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,502,857,197.10/282,761.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,703.59

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