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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,521.72, 423,735.50 and 92,984.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,521.72, 423,735.50 and 92,984.15 is: 139,460.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,521.72 : 423,735.50 = 92,984.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,521.72/423,735.50 = 92,984.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,521.72x = 423,735.50 × 92,984.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,521.72x = 39,400,686,584.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,400,686,584.12/282,521.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,460.73

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