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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,536.72, 423,758.49 and 92,999.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,536.72, 423,758.49 and 92,999.55 is: 139,483.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,536.72 : 423,758.49 = 92,999.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,536.72/423,758.49 = 92,999.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,536.72x = 423,758.49 × 92,999.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,536.72x = 39,409,348,878.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,409,348,878.68/282,536.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,483.99

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