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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,840.99, 424,171.36 and 93,266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,840.99, 424,171.36 and 93,266.02 is: 139,869.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,840.99 : 424,171.36 = 93,266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,840.99/424,171.36 = 93,266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,840.99x = 424,171.36 × 93,266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,840.99x = 39,560,774,545.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,560,774,545.19/282,840.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,869.31

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