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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,052.55, 423,092.49 and 92,496.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,052.55, 423,092.49 and 92,496.15 is: 138,748.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,052.55 : 423,092.49 = 92,496.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,052.55/423,092.49 = 92,496.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,052.55x = 423,092.49 × 92,496.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,052.55x = 39,134,426,418.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,134,426,418.91/282,052.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,748.71

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