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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,237.78, 423,312.92 and 82,511.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,237.78, 423,312.92 and 82,511.22 is: 123,754.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,237.78 : 423,312.92 = 82,511.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,237.78/423,312.92 = 82,511.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,237.78x = 423,312.92 × 82,511.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,237.78x = 34,928,065,470.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,928,065,470.96/282,237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,754.04

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