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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,086.80, 423,149.40 and 82,406.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,086.80, 423,149.40 and 82,406.80 is: 123,615.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,086.80 : 423,149.40 = 82,406.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,086.80/423,149.40 = 82,406.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,086.80x = 423,149.40 × 82,406.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,086.80x = 34,870,387,975.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,870,387,975.92/282,086.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,615.81

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