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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,185.12, 423,251.76 and 95,198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,185.12, 423,251.76 and 95,198.24 is: 142,788.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,185.12 : 423,251.76 = 95,198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,185.12/423,251.76 = 95,198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,185.12x = 423,251.76 × 95,198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,185.12x = 40,292,822,628.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,292,822,628.90/282,185.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,788.62

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