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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,259.59, 423,300.16 and 92,688.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,259.59, 423,300.16 and 92,688.71 is: 139,003.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,259.59 : 423,300.16 = 92,688.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,259.59/423,300.16 = 92,688.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,259.59x = 423,300.16 × 92,688.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,259.59x = 39,235,143,772.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,235,143,772.55/282,259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,003.76

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