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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,032.52, 423,070.64 and 95,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,032.52, 423,070.64 and 95,044 is: 142,573.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,032.52 : 423,070.64 = 95,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,032.52/423,070.64 = 95,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,032.52x = 423,070.64 × 95,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,032.52x = 40,210,325,908.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,210,325,908.16/282,032.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,573.37

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