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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,324.30, 423,486.45 and 142,356.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,324.30, 423,486.45 and 142,356.30 is: 213,534.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,324.30 : 423,486.45 = 142,356.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,324.30/423,486.45 = 142,356.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,324.30x = 423,486.45 × 142,356.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,324.30x = 60,285,964,122.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,285,964,122.14/282,324.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,534.45

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