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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,033.52, 423,072.14 and 95,045

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,033.52, 423,072.14 and 95,045 is: 142,574.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,033.52 : 423,072.14 = 95,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,033.52/423,072.14 = 95,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,033.52x = 423,072.14 × 95,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,033.52x = 40,210,891,546.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,210,891,546.30/282,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,574.87

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