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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,977.55, 424,518.84 and 93,451.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,977.55, 424,518.84 and 93,451.05 is: 140,193.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,977.55 : 424,518.84 = 93,451.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,977.55/424,518.84 = 93,451.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,977.55x = 424,518.84 × 93,451.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,977.55x = 39,671,731,342.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,671,731,342.78/282,977.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,193.92

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