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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,905.06, 422,767.32 and 92,314.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,905.06, 422,767.32 and 92,314.06 is: 138,441.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,905.06 : 422,767.32 = 92,314.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,905.06/422,767.32 = 92,314.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,905.06x = 422,767.32 × 92,314.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,905.06x = 39,027,367,744.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,027,367,744.52/281,905.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,441.53

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