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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,333.20, 423,409.89 and 92,749.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,333.20, 423,409.89 and 92,749.56 is: 139,094.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,333.20 : 423,409.89 = 92,749.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,333.20/423,409.89 = 92,749.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,333.20x = 423,409.89 × 92,749.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,333.20x = 39,271,082,055.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,271,082,055.67/282,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,094.81

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