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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,184.16, 423,340.70 and 92,660.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,184.16, 423,340.70 and 92,660.63 is: 139,012.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,184.16 : 423,340.70 = 92,660.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,184.16/423,340.70 = 92,660.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,184.16x = 423,340.70 × 92,660.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,184.16x = 39,227,013,386.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,227,013,386.63/282,184.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,012.11

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