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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,033.08, 424,459.67 and 93,458.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,033.08, 424,459.67 and 93,458.11 is: 140,157.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,033.08 : 424,459.67 = 93,458.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,033.08/424,459.67 = 93,458.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,033.08x = 424,459.67 × 93,458.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,033.08x = 39,669,199,553.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,669,199,553.31/283,033.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,157.47

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