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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,534.54, 422,367.41 and 92,003.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,534.54, 422,367.41 and 92,003.65 is: 138,026.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,534.54 : 422,367.41 = 92,003.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,534.54/422,367.41 = 92,003.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,534.54x = 422,367.41 × 92,003.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,534.54x = 38,859,342,535.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,859,342,535.14/281,534.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,026.91

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