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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,264.80, 423,353.34 and 82,538.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,264.80, 423,353.34 and 82,538.24 is: 123,794.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,264.80 : 423,353.34 = 82,538.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,264.80/423,353.34 = 82,538.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,264.80x = 423,353.34 × 82,538.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,264.80x = 34,942,839,581.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,942,839,581.72/282,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,794.53

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