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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,118.68, 423,250.92 and 104,676.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,118.68, 423,250.92 and 104,676.30 is: 157,041.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,118.68 : 423,250.92 = 104,676.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,118.68/423,250.92 = 104,676.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,118.68x = 423,250.92 × 104,676.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,118.68x = 44,304,340,277.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,304,340,277.20/282,118.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,041.50

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