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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,140.65, 423,217.47 and 68,910.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,140.65, 423,217.47 and 68,910.33 is: 103,367.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,140.65 : 423,217.47 = 68,910.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,140.65/423,217.47 = 68,910.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,140.65x = 423,217.47 × 68,910.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,140.65x = 29,164,057,171.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,164,057,171.13/282,140.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,367.09

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