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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,030.14, 423,046.64 and 95,043.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,030.14, 423,046.64 and 95,043.26 is: 142,565.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,030.14 : 423,046.64 = 95,043.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,030.14/423,046.64 = 95,043.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,030.14x = 423,046.64 × 95,043.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,030.14x = 40,207,729,920.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,207,729,920.02/282,030.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,565.37

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