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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,056.99, 423,080.02 and 68,826.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,056.99, 423,080.02 and 68,826.29 is: 103,238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,056.99 : 423,080.02 = 68,826.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,056.99/423,080.02 = 68,826.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,056.99x = 423,080.02 × 68,826.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,056.99x = 29,119,028,149.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,119,028,149.73/282,056.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,238.10

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