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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,911.88, 560,869.26 and 93,429.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,911.88, 560,869.26 and 93,429.40 is: 140,144.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,911.88 : 560,869.26 = 93,429.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,911.88/560,869.26 = 93,429.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,911.88x = 560,869.26 × 93,429.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,911.88x = 52,401,678,440.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,401,678,440.24/373,911.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,144.46

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