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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,017.83, 423,066.95 and 92,493.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,017.83, 423,066.95 and 92,493.02 is: 138,752.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,017.83 : 423,066.95 = 92,493.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,017.83/423,066.95 = 92,493.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,017.83x = 423,066.95 × 92,493.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,017.83x = 39,130,739,867.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,130,739,867.69/282,017.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,752.72

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