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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,207.22, 423,476.34 and 104,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,207.22, 423,476.34 and 104,837.20 is: 157,317.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,207.22 : 423,476.34 = 104,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,207.22/423,476.34 = 104,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,207.22x = 423,476.34 × 104,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,207.22x = 44,396,073,751.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,396,073,751.85/282,207.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,317.29

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