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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,800.71, 424,216.77 and 93,253.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,800.71, 424,216.77 and 93,253.42 is: 139,885.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,800.71 : 424,216.77 = 93,253.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,800.71/424,216.77 = 93,253.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,800.71x = 424,216.77 × 93,253.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,800.71x = 39,559,664,623.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,559,664,623.85/282,800.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,885.31

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