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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,936.52, 424,314.75 and 93,361.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,936.52, 424,314.75 and 93,361.55 is: 140,012.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,936.52 : 424,314.75 = 93,361.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,936.52/424,314.75 = 93,361.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,936.52x = 424,314.75 × 93,361.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,936.52x = 39,614,682,747.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,614,682,747.86/282,936.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,012.62

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