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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,601.87, 425,258.10 and 93,994.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,601.87, 425,258.10 and 93,994.73 is: 140,944.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,601.87 : 425,258.10 = 93,994.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,601.87/425,258.10 = 93,994.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,601.87x = 425,258.10 × 93,994.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,601.87x = 39,972,018,163.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,972,018,163.52/283,601.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,944.13

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