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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,068.02, 423,082.10 and 132,341.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,068.02, 423,082.10 and 132,341.14 is: 198,502.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,068.02 : 423,082.10 = 132,341.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,068.02/423,082.10 = 132,341.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,068.02x = 423,082.10 × 132,341.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,068.02x = 55,991,167,427.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,991,167,427.59/282,068.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,502.36

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