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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,941.97, 424,322.87 and 93,367.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,941.97, 424,322.87 and 93,367.05 is: 140,020.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,941.97 : 424,322.87 = 93,367.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,941.97/424,322.87 = 93,367.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,941.97x = 424,322.87 × 93,367.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,941.97x = 39,617,774,152.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,617,774,152.60/282,941.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,020.85

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