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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,295.44, 423,120.99 and 113,707.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,295.44, 423,120.99 and 113,707.80 is: 170,431.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,295.44 : 423,120.99 = 113,707.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,295.44/423,120.99 = 113,707.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,295.44x = 423,120.99 × 113,707.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,295.44x = 48,112,156,906.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,112,156,906.72/282,295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,431.93

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