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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,986.49, 560,979.73 and 93,503.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,986.49, 560,979.73 and 93,503.74 is: 140,255.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,986.49 : 560,979.73 = 93,503.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,986.49/560,979.73 = 93,503.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,986.49x = 560,979.73 × 93,503.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,986.49x = 52,453,701,182.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,453,701,182.98/373,986.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,255.61

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