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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,176.12, 423,402.57 and 132,428.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,176.12, 423,402.57 and 132,428.58 is: 198,707.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,176.12 : 423,402.57 = 132,428.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,176.12/423,402.57 = 132,428.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,176.12x = 423,402.57 × 132,428.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,176.12x = 56,070,601,113.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,070,601,113.45/282,176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,707.82

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