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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,279.49, 423,330.02 and 92,708.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,279.49, 423,330.02 and 92,708.62 is: 139,033.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,279.49 : 423,330.02 = 92,708.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,279.49/423,330.02 = 92,708.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,279.49x = 423,330.02 × 92,708.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,279.49x = 39,246,341,958.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,246,341,958.77/282,279.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,033.63

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