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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,347.10, 423,345.69 and 132,620.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,347.10, 423,345.69 and 132,620.22 is: 198,848.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,347.10 : 423,345.69 = 132,620.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,347.10/423,345.69 = 132,620.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,347.10x = 423,345.69 × 132,620.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,347.10x = 56,144,198,543.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,144,198,543.85/282,347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,848.15

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