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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,135.96, 423,202.52 and 99,901.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,135.96, 423,202.52 and 99,901.96 is: 149,852.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,135.96 : 423,202.52 = 99,901.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,135.96/423,202.52 = 99,901.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,135.96x = 423,202.52 × 99,901.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,135.96x = 42,278,760,416.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,278,760,416.69/282,135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,852.43

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