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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,001.02, 423,003.69 and 95,009.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,001.02, 423,003.69 and 95,009.82 is: 142,515.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,001.02 : 423,003.69 = 95,009.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,001.02/423,003.69 = 95,009.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,001.02x = 423,003.69 × 95,009.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,001.02x = 40,189,504,446.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,189,504,446.24/282,001.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,515.46

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