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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,243.96, 423,193.68 and 119,946.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,243.96, 423,193.68 and 119,946.78 is: 179,846.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,243.96 : 423,193.68 = 119,946.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,243.96/423,193.68 = 119,946.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,243.96x = 423,193.68 × 119,946.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,243.96x = 50,760,719,232.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,760,719,232.35/282,243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,846.96

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