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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,007.20, 423,068.40 and 95,037.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,007.20, 423,068.40 and 95,037.60 is: 142,575.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,007.20 : 423,068.40 = 95,037.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,007.20/423,068.40 = 95,037.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,007.20x = 423,068.40 × 95,037.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,007.20x = 40,207,405,371.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,207,405,371.84/282,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,575.81

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