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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,239.28, 423,187.20 and 119,942.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,239.28, 423,187.20 and 119,942.01 is: 179,840.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,239.28 : 423,187.20 = 119,942.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,239.28/423,187.20 = 119,942.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,239.28x = 423,187.20 × 119,942.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,239.28x = 50,757,923,374.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,757,923,374.27/282,239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,840.04

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