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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,176.84, 423,278.22 and 71,816.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,176.84, 423,278.22 and 71,816.60 is: 107,728.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,176.84 : 423,278.22 = 71,816.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,176.84/423,278.22 = 71,816.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,176.84x = 423,278.22 × 71,816.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,176.84x = 30,398,402,614.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,398,402,614.45/282,176.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,728.20

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