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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,033.24, 423,179.04 and 122,158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,033.24, 423,179.04 and 122,158.06 is: 183,293.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,033.24 : 423,179.04 = 122,158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,033.24/423,179.04 = 122,158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,033.24x = 423,179.04 × 122,158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,033.24x = 51,694,730,559.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,694,730,559.06/282,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,293.04

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