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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,006.02, 423,011.20 and 95,014.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,006.02, 423,011.20 and 95,014.82 is: 142,522.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,006.02 : 423,011.20 = 95,014.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,006.02/423,011.20 = 95,014.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,006.02x = 423,011.20 × 95,014.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,006.02x = 40,192,333,025.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,192,333,025.98/282,006.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,522.96

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