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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,533.52, 423,753.71 and 92,996.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,533.52, 423,753.71 and 92,996.36 is: 139,479.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,533.52 : 423,753.71 = 92,996.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,533.52/423,753.71 = 92,996.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,533.52x = 423,753.71 × 92,996.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,533.52x = 39,407,549,982.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,407,549,982.75/282,533.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,479.20

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