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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,942.97, 424,324.36 and 93,368.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,942.97, 424,324.36 and 93,368.05 is: 140,022.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,942.97 : 424,324.36 = 93,368.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,942.97/424,324.36 = 93,368.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,942.97x = 424,324.36 × 93,368.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,942.97x = 39,618,338,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,618,338,060.70/282,942.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,022.34

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