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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,251.70, 423,445.95 and 82,564.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,251.70, 423,445.95 and 82,564.02 is: 123,866.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,251.70 : 423,445.95 = 82,564.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,251.70/423,445.95 = 82,564.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,251.70x = 423,445.95 × 82,564.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,251.70x = 34,961,399,884.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,961,399,884.72/282,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,866.04

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