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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,006.20, 423,066.90 and 95,036.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,006.20, 423,066.90 and 95,036.60 is: 142,574.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,006.20 : 423,066.90 = 95,036.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,006.20/423,066.90 = 95,036.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,006.20x = 423,066.90 × 95,036.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,006.20x = 40,206,839,748.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,206,839,748.54/282,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,574.31

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