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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,037.76, 423,058.08 and 95,050.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,037.76, 423,058.08 and 95,050.88 is: 142,576.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,037.76 : 423,058.08 = 95,050.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,037.76/423,058.08 = 95,050.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,037.76x = 423,058.08 × 95,050.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,037.76x = 40,212,042,795.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,212,042,795.11/282,037.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,576.81

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