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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,937.78, 424,316.64 and 93,362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,937.78, 424,316.64 and 93,362.80 is: 140,014.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,937.78 : 424,316.64 = 93,362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,937.78/424,316.64 = 93,362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,937.78x = 424,316.64 × 93,362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,937.78x = 39,615,389,596.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,615,389,596.99/282,937.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,014.49

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