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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,150.16, 423,249.84 and 92,553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,150.16, 423,249.84 and 92,553.68 is: 138,838.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,150.16 : 423,249.84 = 92,553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,150.16/423,249.84 = 92,553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,150.16x = 423,249.84 × 92,553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,150.16x = 39,173,330,251.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,173,330,251.41/282,150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,838.59

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