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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,989.62, 560,984.42 and 93,506.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,989.62, 560,984.42 and 93,506.87 is: 140,260.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,989.62 : 560,984.42 = 93,506.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,989.62/560,984.42 = 93,506.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,989.62x = 560,984.42 × 93,506.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,989.62x = 52,455,893,960.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,455,893,960.51/373,989.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,260.30

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