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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,243.06, 423,377.37 and 82,580.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,243.06, 423,377.37 and 82,580.58 is: 123,874.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,243.06 : 423,377.37 = 82,580.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,243.06/423,377.37 = 82,580.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,243.06x = 423,377.37 × 82,580.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,243.06x = 34,962,748,773.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,962,748,773.47/282,243.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,874.61

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