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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,942.78, 424,324.14 and 93,367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,942.78, 424,324.14 and 93,367.80 is: 140,021.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,942.78 : 424,324.14 = 93,367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,942.78/424,324.14 = 93,367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,942.78x = 424,324.14 × 93,367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,942.78x = 39,618,211,438.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,618,211,438.69/282,942.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,021.99

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