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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,147.16, 423,245.34 and 92,550.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,147.16, 423,245.34 and 92,550.66 is: 138,834.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,147.16 : 423,245.34 = 92,550.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,147.16/423,245.34 = 92,550.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,147.16x = 423,245.34 × 92,550.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,147.16x = 39,171,635,558.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,171,635,558.92/282,147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,834.06

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