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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,133.44, 423,102.42 and 132,444.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,133.44, 423,102.42 and 132,444.36 is: 198,620.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,133.44 : 423,102.42 = 132,444.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,133.44/423,102.42 = 132,444.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,133.44x = 423,102.42 × 132,444.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,133.44x = 56,037,529,231.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,037,529,231.35/282,133.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,620.66

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