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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,106.17, 423,034.38 and 132,225.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,106.17, 423,034.38 and 132,225.39 is: 198,279.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,106.17 : 423,034.38 = 132,225.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,106.17/423,034.38 = 132,225.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,106.17x = 423,034.38 × 132,225.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,106.17x = 55,935,885,878.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,935,885,878.91/282,106.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,279.56

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