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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,393, 140,111.37 and 31,063.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93,393, 140,111.37 and 31,063.50 is: 46,602.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,393 : 140,111.37 = 31,063.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,393/140,111.37 = 31,063.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,393x = 140,111.37 × 31,063.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,393x = 4,352,349,542.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,352,349,542.00/93,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,602.52

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