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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,180.16, 423,269.07 and 102,223.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,180.16, 423,269.07 and 102,223.45 is: 153,334.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,180.16 : 423,269.07 = 102,223.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,180.16/423,269.07 = 102,223.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,180.16x = 423,269.07 × 102,223.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,180.16x = 43,268,024,613.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,268,024,613.69/282,180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,334.75

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