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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,366.90, 423,602.82 and 92,837.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,366.90, 423,602.82 and 92,837.88 is: 139,274.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,366.90 : 423,602.82 = 92,837.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,366.90/423,602.82 = 92,837.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,366.90x = 423,602.82 × 92,837.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,366.90x = 39,326,387,770.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,326,387,770.82/282,366.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,274.07

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