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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,016.83, 423,065.45 and 92,492.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,016.83, 423,065.45 and 92,492.02 is: 138,751.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,016.83 : 423,065.45 = 92,492.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,016.83/423,065.45 = 92,492.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,016.83x = 423,065.45 × 92,492.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,016.83x = 39,130,178,062.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,130,178,062.71/282,016.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,751.22

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