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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,141.65, 423,237.08 and 92,545.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,141.65, 423,237.08 and 92,545.16 is: 138,825.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,141.65 : 423,237.08 = 92,545.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,141.65/423,237.08 = 92,545.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,141.65x = 423,237.08 × 92,545.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,141.65x = 39,168,541,401.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,168,541,401.71/282,141.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,825.80

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