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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,219.65, 424,891.98 and 93,739.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,219.65, 424,891.98 and 93,739.05 is: 140,629.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,219.65 : 424,891.98 = 93,739.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,219.65/424,891.98 = 93,739.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,219.65x = 424,891.98 × 93,739.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,219.65x = 39,828,970,557.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,828,970,557.82/283,219.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,629.26

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