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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,179.64, 423,407.82 and 132,432.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,179.64, 423,407.82 and 132,432.09 is: 198,713.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,179.64 : 423,407.82 = 132,432.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,179.64/423,407.82 = 132,432.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,179.64x = 423,407.82 × 132,432.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,179.64x = 56,072,782,524.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,072,782,524.94/282,179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,713.07

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