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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,003.70, 423,063.15 and 95,034.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,003.70, 423,063.15 and 95,034.10 is: 142,570.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,003.70 : 423,063.15 = 95,034.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,003.70/423,063.15 = 95,034.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,003.70x = 423,063.15 × 95,034.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,003.70x = 40,205,425,703.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,205,425,703.42/282,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,570.56

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