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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,368.03, 423,604.02 and 92,839.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,368.03, 423,604.02 and 92,839.10 is: 139,275.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,368.03 : 423,604.02 = 92,839.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,368.03/423,604.02 = 92,839.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,368.03x = 423,604.02 × 92,839.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,368.03x = 39,327,015,973.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,327,015,973.18/282,368.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,275.74

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