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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,029.23, 423,173.03 and 122,154.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,029.23, 423,173.03 and 122,154.06 is: 183,287.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,029.23 : 423,173.03 = 122,154.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,029.23/423,173.03 = 122,154.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,029.23x = 423,173.03 × 122,154.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,029.23x = 51,692,303,697.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,692,303,697.00/282,029.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,287.04

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