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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,056.49, 423,079.27 and 68,825.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,056.49, 423,079.27 and 68,825.79 is: 103,237.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,056.49 : 423,079.27 = 68,825.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,056.49/423,079.27 = 68,825.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,056.49x = 423,079.27 × 68,825.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,056.49x = 29,118,764,990.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,118,764,990.37/282,056.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,237.35

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