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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,186.12, 423,253.26 and 95,199.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,186.12, 423,253.26 and 95,199.24 is: 142,790.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,186.12 : 423,253.26 = 95,199.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,186.12/423,253.26 = 95,199.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,186.12x = 423,253.26 × 95,199.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,186.12x = 40,293,388,679.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,293,388,679.52/282,186.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,790.12

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