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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,179.16, 423,267.57 and 102,222.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,179.16, 423,267.57 and 102,222.45 is: 153,333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,179.16 : 423,267.57 = 102,222.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,179.16/423,267.57 = 102,222.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,179.16x = 423,267.57 × 102,222.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,179.16x = 43,267,448,010.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,267,448,010.95/282,179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,333.25

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