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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,938.53, 424,317.76 and 93,363.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,938.53, 424,317.76 and 93,363.55 is: 140,015.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,938.53 : 424,317.76 = 93,363.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,938.53/424,317.76 = 93,363.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,938.53x = 424,317.76 × 93,363.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,938.53x = 39,615,812,401.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,615,812,401.65/282,938.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,015.62

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