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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,954.77, 423,019.83 and 92,416.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,954.77, 423,019.83 and 92,416.79 is: 138,653.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,954.77 : 423,019.83 = 92,416.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,954.77/423,019.83 = 92,416.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,954.77x = 423,019.83 × 92,416.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,954.77x = 39,094,134,794.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,094,134,794.95/281,954.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,653.92

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