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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,588.22, 422,347.08 and 92,032.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,588.22, 422,347.08 and 92,032.74 is: 138,037.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,588.22 : 422,347.08 = 92,032.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,588.22/422,347.08 = 92,032.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,588.22x = 422,347.08 × 92,032.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,588.22x = 38,869,759,003.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,869,759,003.40/281,588.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,037.59

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