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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,002.27, 423,005.57 and 95,011.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,002.27, 423,005.57 and 95,011.07 is: 142,517.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,002.27 : 423,005.57 = 95,011.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,002.27/423,005.57 = 95,011.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,002.27x = 423,005.57 × 95,011.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,002.27x = 40,190,211,821.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,190,211,821.66/282,002.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,517.33

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