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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,350.88, 423,266.40 and 122,326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,350.88, 423,266.40 and 122,326.26 is: 183,376.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,350.88 : 423,266.40 = 122,326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,350.88/423,266.40 = 122,326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,350.88x = 423,266.40 × 122,326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,350.88x = 51,776,595,695.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,776,595,695.66/282,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,376.78

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