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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,853.62, 422,849.48 and 92,324.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,853.62, 422,849.48 and 92,324.15 is: 138,508.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,853.62 : 422,849.48 = 92,324.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,853.62/422,849.48 = 92,324.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,853.62x = 422,849.48 × 92,324.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,853.62x = 39,039,218,818.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,039,218,818.94/281,853.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,508.84

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