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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,290.16, 423,113.13 and 113,702.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,290.16, 423,113.13 and 113,702.58 is: 170,424.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,290.16 : 423,113.13 = 113,702.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,290.16/423,113.13 = 113,702.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,290.16x = 423,113.13 × 113,702.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,290.16x = 48,109,054,512.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,109,054,512.88/282,290.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,424.13

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