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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,247.52, 423,283.76 and 95,215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,247.52, 423,283.76 and 95,215.28 is: 142,793.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,247.52 : 423,283.76 = 95,215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,247.52/423,283.76 = 95,215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,247.52x = 423,283.76 × 95,215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,247.52x = 40,303,081,727.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,303,081,727.85/282,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,793.40

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