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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,248.08, 423,255.32 and 120,073.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,248.08, 423,255.32 and 120,073.36 is: 180,060.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,248.08 : 423,255.32 = 120,073.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,248.08/423,255.32 = 120,073.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,248.08x = 423,255.32 × 120,073.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,248.08x = 50,821,688,410.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,821,688,410.28/282,248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,060.35

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