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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,405.98, 423,519.24 and 92,822.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,405.98, 423,519.24 and 92,822.60 is: 139,204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,405.98 : 423,519.24 = 92,822.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,405.98/423,519.24 = 92,822.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,405.98x = 423,519.24 × 92,822.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,405.98x = 39,312,157,006.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,312,157,006.82/282,405.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,204.41

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