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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,179.10, 423,264 and 113,695.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,179.10, 423,264 and 113,695.32 is: 170,541.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,179.10 : 423,264 = 113,695.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,179.10/423,264 = 113,695.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,179.10x = 423,264 × 113,695.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,179.10x = 48,123,135,924.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,123,135,924.48/282,179.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,541.11

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