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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,056.88, 423,086.64 and 95,070

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,056.88, 423,086.64 and 95,070 is: 142,605.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,056.88 : 423,086.64 = 95,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,056.88/423,086.64 = 95,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,056.88x = 423,086.64 × 95,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,056.88x = 40,222,846,864.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,222,846,864.80/282,056.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,605.44

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