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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,330.80, 423,496.20 and 142,362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,330.80, 423,496.20 and 142,362.80 is: 213,544.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,330.80 : 423,496.20 = 142,362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,330.80/423,496.20 = 142,362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,330.80x = 423,496.20 × 142,362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,330.80x = 60,290,104,821.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,290,104,821.36/282,330.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,544.20

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