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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,436.09, 425,214.11 and 93,885.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,436.09, 425,214.11 and 93,885.72 is: 140,848.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,436.09 : 425,214.11 = 93,885.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,436.09/425,214.11 = 93,885.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,436.09x = 425,214.11 × 93,885.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,436.09x = 39,921,532,402.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,921,532,402.08/283,436.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,848.45

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