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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,331.46, 423,123.36 and 207,099.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,331.46, 423,123.36 and 207,099.38 is: 310,374.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,331.46 : 423,123.36 = 207,099.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,331.46/423,123.36 = 207,099.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,331.46x = 423,123.36 × 207,099.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,331.46x = 87,628,585,519.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,628,585,519.52/282,331.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,374.85

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