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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,101.96, 422,883.02 and 104,561.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,101.96, 422,883.02 and 104,561.24 is: 156,741.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,101.96 : 422,883.02 = 104,561.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,101.96/422,883.02 = 104,561.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,101.96x = 422,883.02 × 104,561.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,101.96x = 44,217,172,946.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,217,172,946.14/282,101.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,741.81

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