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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,191.85, 423,352.42 and 122,294.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,191.85, 423,352.42 and 122,294.63 is: 183,469.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,191.85 : 423,352.42 = 122,294.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,191.85/423,352.42 = 122,294.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,191.85x = 423,352.42 × 122,294.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,191.85x = 51,773,725,934.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,773,725,934.79/282,191.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,469.95

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