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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,127.29, 423,259.26 and 162,260.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,127.29, 423,259.26 and 162,260.92 is: 243,430.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,127.29 : 423,259.26 = 162,260.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,127.29/423,259.26 = 162,260.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,127.29x = 423,259.26 × 162,260.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,127.29x = 68,678,436,926.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,678,436,926.12/282,127.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,430.68

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