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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,028.50, 423,064.62 and 95,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,028.50, 423,064.62 and 95,040 is: 142,567.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,028.50 : 423,064.62 = 95,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,028.50/423,064.62 = 95,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,028.50x = 423,064.62 × 95,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,028.50x = 40,208,061,484.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,208,061,484.80/282,028.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,567.37

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