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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,003.20, 423,062.40 and 95,033.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,003.20, 423,062.40 and 95,033.60 is: 142,569.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,003.20 : 423,062.40 = 95,033.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,003.20/423,062.40 = 95,033.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,003.20x = 423,062.40 × 95,033.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,003.20x = 40,205,142,896.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,205,142,896.64/282,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,569.81

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