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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,988.24, 560,982.35 and 93,505.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,988.24, 560,982.35 and 93,505.49 is: 140,258.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,988.24 : 560,982.35 = 93,505.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,988.24/560,982.35 = 93,505.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,988.24x = 560,982.35 × 93,505.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,988.24x = 52,454,929,518.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,454,929,518.10/373,988.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,258.23

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