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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,244.96, 423,195.18 and 119,947.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,244.96, 423,195.18 and 119,947.78 is: 179,848.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,244.96 : 423,195.18 = 119,947.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,244.96/423,195.18 = 119,947.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,244.96x = 423,195.18 × 119,947.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,244.96x = 50,761,322,347.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,761,322,347.70/282,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,848.46

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