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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,022.08, 423,072 and 95,087.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,022.08, 423,072 and 95,087.04 is: 142,643.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,022.08 : 423,072 = 95,087.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,022.08/423,072 = 95,087.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,022.08x = 423,072 × 95,087.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,022.08x = 40,228,664,186.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,228,664,186.88/282,022.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,643.67

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