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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,366.54, 423,601.78 and 92,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,366.54, 423,601.78 and 92,837.60 is: 139,273.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,366.54 : 423,601.78 = 92,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,366.54/423,601.78 = 92,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,366.54x = 423,601.78 × 92,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,366.54x = 39,326,172,610.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,326,172,610.93/282,366.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,273.49

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