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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,206.29, 423,305.14 and 195,572.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,206.29, 423,305.14 and 195,572.24 is: 293,355.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,206.29 : 423,305.14 = 195,572.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,206.29/423,305.14 = 195,572.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,206.29x = 423,305.14 × 195,572.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,206.29x = 82,786,732,805.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,786,732,805.72/282,206.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,355.38

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