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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,040.76, 423,062.60 and 95,053.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,040.76, 423,062.60 and 95,053.88 is: 142,581.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,040.76 : 423,062.60 = 95,053.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,040.76/423,062.60 = 95,053.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,040.76x = 423,062.60 × 95,053.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,040.76x = 40,213,741,612.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,213,741,612.89/282,040.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,581.31

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