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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,053.80, 423,099.90 and 82,373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,053.80, 423,099.90 and 82,373.80 is: 123,566.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,053.80 : 423,099.90 = 82,373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,053.80/423,099.90 = 82,373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,053.80x = 423,099.90 × 82,373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,053.80x = 34,852,346,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,852,346,542.62/282,053.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,566.31

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