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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,813.17, 422,771.58 and 92,284.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,813.17, 422,771.58 and 92,284.09 is: 138,443.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,813.17 : 422,771.58 = 92,284.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,813.17/422,771.58 = 92,284.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,813.17x = 422,771.58 × 92,284.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,813.17x = 39,015,090,538.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,015,090,538.16/281,813.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,443.11

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