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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,277.13, 423,481.30 and 95,288.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,277.13, 423,481.30 and 95,288.63 is: 142,955.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,277.13 : 423,481.30 = 95,288.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,277.13/423,481.30 = 95,288.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,277.13x = 423,481.30 × 95,288.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,277.13x = 40,352,950,551.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,352,950,551.99/282,277.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,955.09

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