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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,183.12, 423,248.76 and 95,196.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,183.12, 423,248.76 and 95,196.24 is: 142,785.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,183.12 : 423,248.76 = 95,196.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,183.12/423,248.76 = 95,196.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,183.12x = 423,248.76 × 95,196.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,183.12x = 40,291,690,536.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,291,690,536.66/282,183.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,785.62

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