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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,849.06, 424,182.93 and 93,266.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,849.06, 424,182.93 and 93,266.84 is: 139,870.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,849.06 : 424,182.93 = 93,266.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,849.06/424,182.93 = 93,266.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,849.06x = 424,182.93 × 93,266.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,849.06x = 39,562,202,173.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,562,202,173.75/282,849.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,870.37

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