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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,014.26, 422,915.38 and 113,477.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,014.26, 422,915.38 and 113,477.36 is: 170,173.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,014.26 : 422,915.38 = 113,477.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,014.26/422,915.38 = 113,477.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,014.26x = 422,915.38 × 113,477.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,014.26x = 47,991,318,427.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,991,318,427.53/282,014.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,173.38

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