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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,205.26, 423,437.49 and 122,329.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,205.26, 423,437.49 and 122,329.98 is: 183,551.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,205.26 : 423,437.49 = 122,329.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,205.26/423,437.49 = 122,329.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,205.26x = 423,437.49 × 122,329.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,205.26x = 51,799,099,682.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,799,099,682.95/282,205.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,551.15

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