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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,038.88, 423,046.08 and 95,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,038.88, 423,046.08 and 95,049.60 is: 142,570.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,038.88 : 423,046.08 = 95,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,038.88/423,046.08 = 95,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,038.88x = 423,046.08 × 95,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,038.88x = 40,210,360,685.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,210,360,685.57/282,038.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,570.28

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