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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,044.20, 422,956.54 and 141,705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,044.20, 422,956.54 and 141,705 is: 212,502.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,044.20 : 422,956.54 = 141,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,044.20/422,956.54 = 141,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,044.20x = 422,956.54 × 141,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,044.20x = 59,935,056,500.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,935,056,500.70/282,044.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,502.35

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