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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,773.30, 422,619.07 and 92,241.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,773.30, 422,619.07 and 92,241.17 is: 138,348.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,773.30 : 422,619.07 = 92,241.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,773.30/422,619.07 = 92,241.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,773.30x = 422,619.07 × 92,241.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,773.30x = 38,982,877,481.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,982,877,481.11/281,773.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,348.37

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