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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,214.26, 423,450.99 and 122,338.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,214.26, 423,450.99 and 122,338.98 is: 183,564.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,214.26 : 423,450.99 = 122,338.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,214.26/423,450.99 = 122,338.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,214.26x = 423,450.99 × 122,338.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,214.26x = 51,804,562,196.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,804,562,196.59/282,214.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,564.65

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