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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,278.13, 423,482.80 and 95,289.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,278.13, 423,482.80 and 95,289.63 is: 142,956.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,278.13 : 423,482.80 = 95,289.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,278.13/423,482.80 = 95,289.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,278.13x = 423,482.80 × 95,289.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,278.13x = 40,353,519,323.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,353,519,323.36/282,278.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,956.59

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