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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,042.26, 423,064.85 and 95,055.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,042.26, 423,064.85 and 95,055.38 is: 142,583.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,042.26 : 423,064.85 = 95,055.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,042.26/423,064.85 = 95,055.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,042.26x = 423,064.85 × 95,055.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,042.26x = 40,214,590,081.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,214,590,081.39/282,042.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,583.56

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