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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,897, 560,846.70 and 93,414.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,897, 560,846.70 and 93,414.28 is: 140,121.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,897 : 560,846.70 = 93,414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,897/560,846.70 = 93,414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,897x = 560,846.70 × 93,414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,897x = 52,391,090,670.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,391,090,670.88/373,897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,121.72

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