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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,509.73, 423,605.12 and 92,918.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,509.73, 423,605.12 and 92,918.84 is: 139,325.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,509.73 : 423,605.12 = 92,918.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,509.73/423,605.12 = 92,918.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,509.73x = 423,605.12 × 92,918.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,509.73x = 39,360,893,785.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,360,893,785.84/282,509.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,325.80

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