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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,001.27, 423,004.07 and 95,010.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,001.27, 423,004.07 and 95,010.07 is: 142,515.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,001.27 : 423,004.07 = 95,010.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,001.27/423,004.07 = 95,010.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,001.27x = 423,004.07 × 95,010.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,001.27x = 40,189,645,825.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,189,645,825.93/282,001.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,515.83

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