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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,108.80, 423,161.28 and 71,744

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,108.80, 423,161.28 and 71,744 is: 107,615.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,108.80 : 423,161.28 = 71,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,108.80/423,161.28 = 71,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,108.80x = 423,161.28 × 71,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,108.80x = 30,359,282,872.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,359,282,872.32/282,108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,615.51

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