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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,042.80, 423,022.66 and 92,523.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,042.80, 423,022.66 and 92,523.20 is: 138,771.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,042.80 : 423,022.66 = 92,523.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,042.80/423,022.66 = 92,523.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,042.80x = 423,022.66 × 92,523.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,042.80x = 39,139,407,829.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,139,407,829.29/282,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,771.16

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