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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,811.24, 424,126.70 and 93,236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,811.24, 424,126.70 and 93,236.28 is: 139,824.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,811.24 : 424,126.70 = 93,236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,811.24/424,126.70 = 93,236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,811.24x = 424,126.70 × 93,236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,811.24x = 39,543,995,756.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,543,995,756.68/282,811.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,824.70

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