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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,505.64, 423,668.40 and 92,922.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,505.64, 423,668.40 and 92,922.68 is: 139,354.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,505.64 : 423,668.40 = 92,922.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,505.64/423,668.40 = 92,922.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,505.64x = 423,668.40 × 92,922.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,505.64x = 39,368,403,159.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,368,403,159.31/282,505.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,354.40

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