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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,465, 425,216.94 and 93,925

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,465, 425,216.94 and 93,925 is: 140,893.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,465 : 425,216.94 = 93,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,465/425,216.94 = 93,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,465x = 425,216.94 × 93,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,465x = 39,938,501,089.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,938,501,089.50/283,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,893.94

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