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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,039.26, 423,060.33 and 95,052.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,039.26, 423,060.33 and 95,052.38 is: 142,579.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,039.26 : 423,060.33 = 95,052.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,039.26/423,060.33 = 95,052.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,039.26x = 423,060.33 × 95,052.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,039.26x = 40,212,891,250.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,212,891,250.09/282,039.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,579.06

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