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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,255.66, 423,581.94 and 132,500.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,255.66, 423,581.94 and 132,500.84 is: 198,844.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,255.66 : 423,581.94 = 132,500.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,255.66/423,581.94 = 132,500.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,255.66x = 423,581.94 × 132,500.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,255.66x = 56,124,960,740.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,124,960,740.92/282,255.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,844.41

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