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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,174.85, 423,301.98 and 82,510.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,174.85, 423,301.98 and 82,510.25 is: 123,776.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,174.85 : 423,301.98 = 82,510.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,174.85/423,301.98 = 82,510.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,174.85x = 423,301.98 × 82,510.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,174.85x = 34,926,752,195.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,926,752,195.30/282,174.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,776.99

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