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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,176.31, 423,215.46 and 111,352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,176.31, 423,215.46 and 111,352.44 is: 167,009.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,176.31 : 423,215.46 = 111,352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,176.31/423,215.46 = 111,352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,176.31x = 423,215.46 × 111,352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,176.31x = 47,126,074,116.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,126,074,116.72/282,176.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,009.32

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