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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,627.20, 422,351.48 and 92,044.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,627.20, 422,351.48 and 92,044.68 is: 138,037.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,627.20 : 422,351.48 = 92,044.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,627.20/422,351.48 = 92,044.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,627.20x = 422,351.48 × 92,044.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,627.20x = 38,875,206,824.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,875,206,824.13/281,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,037.83

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