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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,972.48, 424,368.50 and 93,397.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,972.48, 424,368.50 and 93,397.65 is: 140,066.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,972.48 : 424,368.50 = 93,397.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,972.48/424,368.50 = 93,397.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,972.48x = 424,368.50 × 93,397.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,972.48x = 39,635,020,634.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,635,020,634.03/282,972.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,066.70

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