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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,037.51, 423,057.71 and 95,050.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,037.51, 423,057.71 and 95,050.63 is: 142,576.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,037.51 : 423,057.71 = 95,050.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,037.51/423,057.71 = 95,050.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,037.51x = 423,057.71 × 95,050.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,037.51x = 40,211,901,861.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,211,901,861.86/282,037.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,576.43

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