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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,526.02, 423,742.46 and 92,988.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,526.02, 423,742.46 and 92,988.86 is: 139,467.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,526.02 : 423,742.46 = 92,988.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,526.02/423,742.46 = 92,988.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,526.02x = 423,742.46 × 92,988.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,526.02x = 39,403,325,705.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,403,325,705.34/282,526.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,467.95

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