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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,466.77, 423,728.06 and 92,850.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,466.77, 423,728.06 and 92,850.22 is: 139,284.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,466.77 : 423,728.06 = 92,850.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,466.77/423,728.06 = 92,850.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,466.77x = 423,728.06 × 92,850.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,466.77x = 39,343,245,370.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,343,245,370.60/282,466.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,284.51

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