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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,765.94, 423,988.78 and 93,174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,765.94, 423,988.78 and 93,174.90 is: 139,709.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,765.94 : 423,988.78 = 93,174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,765.94/423,988.78 = 93,174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,765.94x = 423,988.78 × 93,174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,765.94x = 39,505,112,177.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,505,112,177.62/282,765.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,709.59

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