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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,143.37, 423,279.65 and 122,245.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,143.37, 423,279.65 and 122,245.91 is: 183,396.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,143.37 : 423,279.65 = 122,245.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,143.37/423,279.65 = 122,245.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,143.37x = 423,279.65 × 122,245.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,143.37x = 51,744,205,998.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,744,205,998.73/282,143.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,396.85

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