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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,856.58, 422,844.65 and 92,302.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,856.58, 422,844.65 and 92,302.93 is: 138,473.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,856.58 : 422,844.65 = 92,302.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,856.58/422,844.65 = 92,302.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,856.58x = 422,844.65 × 92,302.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,856.58x = 39,029,801,472.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,029,801,472.65/281,856.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,473.98

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