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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,609.92, 422,326.45 and 92,027.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,609.92, 422,326.45 and 92,027.06 is: 138,011.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,609.92 : 422,326.45 = 92,027.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,609.92/422,326.45 = 92,027.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,609.92x = 422,326.45 × 92,027.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,609.92x = 38,865,458,981.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,865,458,981.97/281,609.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,011.69

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