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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,184.60, 423,272.25 and 113,700.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,184.60, 423,272.25 and 113,700.82 is: 170,549.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,184.60 : 423,272.25 = 113,700.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,184.60/423,272.25 = 113,700.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,184.60x = 423,272.25 × 113,700.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,184.60x = 48,126,401,908.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,126,401,908.25/282,184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,549.36

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