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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,359.93, 423,438.74 and 102,399.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,359.93, 423,438.74 and 102,399.90 is: 153,563.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,359.93 : 423,438.74 = 102,399.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,359.93/423,438.74 = 102,399.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,359.93x = 423,438.74 × 102,399.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,359.93x = 43,360,082,916.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,360,082,916.23/282,359.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,563.16

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