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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,383.68, 423,627.88 and 92,854.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,383.68, 423,627.88 and 92,854.64 is: 139,299.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,383.68 : 423,627.88 = 92,854.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,383.68/423,627.88 = 92,854.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,383.68x = 423,627.88 × 92,854.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,383.68x = 39,335,814,291.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,335,814,291.36/282,383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,299.18

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