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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,241, 139,883.64 and 30,911.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93,241, 139,883.64 and 30,911.50 is: 46,374.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,241 : 139,883.64 = 30,911.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,241/139,883.64 = 30,911.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,241x = 139,883.64 × 30,911.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,241x = 4,324,013,137.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324,013,137.86/93,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,374.59

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