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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,410, 423,525.24 and 92,826.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,410, 423,525.24 and 92,826.60 is: 139,210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,410 : 423,525.24 = 92,826.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,410/423,525.24 = 92,826.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,410x = 423,525.24 × 92,826.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,410x = 39,314,408,043.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,314,408,043.38/282,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,210.40

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