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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,267.08, 423,277.48 and 82,583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,267.08, 423,277.48 and 82,583.20 is: 123,838.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,267.08 : 423,277.48 = 82,583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,267.08/423,277.48 = 82,583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,267.08x = 423,277.48 × 82,583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,267.08x = 34,955,608,786.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,955,608,786.34/282,267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,838.77

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