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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,510.47, 423,606.24 and 92,919.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,510.47, 423,606.24 and 92,919.58 is: 139,326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,510.47 : 423,606.24 = 92,919.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,510.47/423,606.24 = 92,919.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,510.47x = 423,606.24 × 92,919.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,510.47x = 39,361,312,847.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,361,312,847.16/282,510.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,326.92

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