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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,164.55, 423,357 and 124,282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,164.55, 423,357 and 124,282.32 is: 186,472.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,164.55 : 423,357 = 124,282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,164.55/423,357 = 124,282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,164.55x = 423,357 × 124,282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,164.55x = 52,615,790,148.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,615,790,148.24/282,164.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,472.01

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