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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,024.08, 423,075 and 95,089.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,024.08, 423,075 and 95,089.04 is: 142,646.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,024.08 : 423,075 = 95,089.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,024.08/423,075 = 95,089.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,024.08x = 423,075 × 95,089.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,024.08x = 40,229,795,598
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,229,795,598/282,024.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,646.67

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