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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,220.34, 423,123.14 and 141,837.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,220.34, 423,123.14 and 141,837.62 is: 212,652.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,220.34 : 423,123.14 = 141,837.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,220.34/423,123.14 = 141,837.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,220.34x = 423,123.14 × 141,837.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,220.34x = 60,014,779,144.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,014,779,144.53/282,220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,652.21

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