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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,055.66, 423,083.64 and 139,999.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,055.66, 423,083.64 and 139,999.07 is: 209,998.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,055.66 : 423,083.64 = 139,999.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,055.66/423,083.64 = 139,999.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,055.66x = 423,083.64 × 139,999.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,055.66x = 59,231,316,132.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,231,316,132.21/282,055.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,998.68

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