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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,986.61, 560,979.92 and 93,503.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,986.61, 560,979.92 and 93,503.86 is: 140,255.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,986.61 : 560,979.92 = 93,503.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,986.61/560,979.92 = 93,503.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,986.61x = 560,979.92 × 93,503.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,986.61x = 52,453,788,136.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,453,788,136.20/373,986.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,255.79

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