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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,110.46, 423,145.17 and 132,384.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,110.46, 423,145.17 and 132,384.66 is: 198,567.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,110.46 : 423,145.17 = 132,384.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,110.46/423,145.17 = 132,384.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,110.46x = 423,145.17 × 132,384.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,110.46x = 56,017,929,461.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,017,929,461.09/282,110.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,567.36

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