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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,937.53, 424,316.27 and 93,362.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,937.53, 424,316.27 and 93,362.55 is: 140,014.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,937.53 : 424,316.27 = 93,362.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,937.53/424,316.27 = 93,362.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,937.53x = 424,316.27 × 93,362.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,937.53x = 39,615,248,506.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,615,248,506.88/282,937.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,014.12

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