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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,552.86, 422,285.27 and 92,011.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,552.86, 422,285.27 and 92,011.72 is: 138,003.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,552.86 : 422,285.27 = 92,011.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,552.86/422,285.27 = 92,011.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,552.86x = 422,285.27 × 92,011.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,552.86x = 38,855,194,023.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,855,194,023.36/281,552.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,003.19

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