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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,177.31, 423,216.96 and 111,353.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,177.31, 423,216.96 and 111,353.44 is: 167,010.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,177.31 : 423,216.96 = 111,353.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,177.31/423,216.96 = 111,353.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,177.31x = 423,216.96 × 111,353.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,177.31x = 47,126,664,362.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,126,664,362.34/282,177.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,010.82

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