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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,093.80, 423,140.70 and 142,125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,093.80, 423,140.70 and 142,125.80 is: 213,188.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,093.80 : 423,140.70 = 142,125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,093.80/423,140.70 = 142,125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,093.80x = 423,140.70 × 142,125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,093.80x = 60,139,210,500.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,139,210,500.06/282,093.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,188.70

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