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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,583.21, 422,339.58 and 92,027.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,583.21, 422,339.58 and 92,027.73 is: 138,030.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,583.21 : 422,339.58 = 92,027.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,583.21/422,339.58 = 92,027.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,583.21x = 422,339.58 × 92,027.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,583.21x = 38,866,952,836.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,866,952,836.55/281,583.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,030.08

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