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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,378.15, 423,619.74 and 92,849.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,378.15, 423,619.74 and 92,849.09 is: 139,290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,378.15 : 423,619.74 = 92,849.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,378.15/423,619.74 = 92,849.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,378.15x = 423,619.74 × 92,849.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,378.15x = 39,332,705,246.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,332,705,246.94/282,378.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,290.90

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