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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,336.89, 423,670.58 and 104,966.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,336.89, 423,670.58 and 104,966.33 is: 157,510.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,336.89 : 423,670.58 = 104,966.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,336.89/423,670.58 = 104,966.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,336.89x = 423,670.58 × 104,966.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,336.89x = 44,471,143,268.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,471,143,268.39/282,336.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,510.92

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