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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,536.34, 423,757.92 and 92,999.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,536.34, 423,757.92 and 92,999.18 is: 139,483.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,536.34 : 423,757.92 = 92,999.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,536.34/423,757.92 = 92,999.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,536.34x = 423,757.92 × 92,999.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,536.34x = 39,409,136,959.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,409,136,959.72/282,536.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,483.43

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