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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,924.71, 424,439.51 and 93,398.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,924.71, 424,439.51 and 93,398.27 is: 140,114.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,924.71 : 424,439.51 = 93,398.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,924.71/424,439.51 = 93,398.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,924.71x = 424,439.51 × 93,398.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,924.71x = 39,641,913,364.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,641,913,364.46/282,924.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,114.71

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