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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,191.66, 423,352.13 and 122,294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,191.66, 423,352.13 and 122,294.44 is: 183,469.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,191.66 : 423,352.13 = 122,294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,191.66/423,352.13 = 122,294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,191.66x = 423,352.13 × 122,294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,191.66x = 51,773,610,908.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,773,610,908.51/282,191.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,469.67

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