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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,188.10, 423,277.50 and 113,704.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,188.10, 423,277.50 and 113,704.32 is: 170,554.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,188.10 : 423,277.50 = 113,704.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,188.10/423,277.50 = 113,704.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,188.10x = 423,277.50 × 113,704.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,188.10x = 48,128,480,308.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,128,480,308.80/282,188.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,554.61

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