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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,184.14, 423,414.57 and 132,436.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,184.14, 423,414.57 and 132,436.59 is: 198,719.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,184.14 : 423,414.57 = 132,436.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,184.14/423,414.57 = 132,436.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,184.14x = 423,414.57 × 132,436.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,184.14x = 56,075,581,807.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,075,581,807.12/282,184.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,719.82

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