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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,950.57, 424,468.10 and 93,430.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,950.57, 424,468.10 and 93,430.97 is: 140,160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,950.57 : 424,468.10 = 93,430.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,950.57/424,468.10 = 93,430.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,950.57x = 424,468.10 × 93,430.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,950.57x = 39,658,465,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,658,465,494.50/282,950.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,160.40

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