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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,363.78, 423,597.65 and 92,834.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,363.78, 423,597.65 and 92,834.85 is: 139,269.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,363.78 : 423,597.65 = 92,834.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,363.78/423,597.65 = 92,834.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,363.78x = 423,597.65 × 92,834.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,363.78x = 39,324,623,833.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,324,623,833.93/282,363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,269.36

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