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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,092.32, 423,148.56 and 95,105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,092.32, 423,148.56 and 95,105.44 is: 142,661.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,092.32 : 423,148.56 = 95,105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,092.32/423,148.56 = 95,105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,092.32x = 423,148.56 × 95,105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,092.32x = 40,243,729,984.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,243,729,984.17/282,092.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,661.56

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