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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,337.96, 423,417.02 and 92,754.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,337.96, 423,417.02 and 92,754.32 is: 139,101.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,337.96 : 423,417.02 = 92,754.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,337.96/423,417.02 = 92,754.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,337.96x = 423,417.02 × 92,754.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,337.96x = 39,273,757,766.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,273,757,766.53/282,337.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,101.94

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