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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,366.03, 423,601.02 and 92,837.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,366.03, 423,601.02 and 92,837.10 is: 139,272.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,366.03 : 423,601.02 = 92,837.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,366.03/423,601.02 = 92,837.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,366.03x = 423,601.02 × 92,837.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,366.03x = 39,325,890,253.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,325,890,253.84/282,366.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,272.74

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