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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,064.18, 423,158.56 and 104,571.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,064.18, 423,158.56 and 104,571.19 is: 156,879.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,064.18 : 423,158.56 = 104,571.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,064.18/423,158.56 = 104,571.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,064.18x = 423,158.56 × 104,571.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,064.18x = 44,250,194,445.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,250,194,445.41/282,064.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,879.88

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