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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,005.40, 423,008.10 and 94,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,005.40, 423,008.10 and 94,997.40 is: 142,496.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,005.40 : 423,008.10 = 94,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,005.40/423,008.10 = 94,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,005.40x = 423,008.10 × 94,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,005.40x = 40,184,669,678.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,184,669,678.94/282,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,496.10

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