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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,986.24, 560,979.35 and 93,503.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,986.24, 560,979.35 and 93,503.49 is: 140,255.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,986.24 : 560,979.35 = 93,503.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,986.24/560,979.35 = 93,503.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,986.24x = 560,979.35 × 93,503.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,986.24x = 52,453,525,173.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,453,525,173.02/373,986.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,255.23

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