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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,277.99, 423,327.77 and 92,707.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,277.99, 423,327.77 and 92,707.12 is: 139,031.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,277.99 : 423,327.77 = 92,707.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,277.99/423,327.77 = 92,707.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,277.99x = 423,327.77 × 92,707.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,277.99x = 39,245,498,372.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,245,498,372.72/282,277.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,031.38

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