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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,531.27, 423,750.33 and 92,994.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,531.27, 423,750.33 and 92,994.11 is: 139,475.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,531.27 : 423,750.33 = 92,994.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,531.27/423,750.33 = 92,994.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,531.27x = 423,750.33 × 92,994.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,531.27x = 39,406,282,681.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,406,282,681.80/282,531.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,475.83

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