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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,362.78, 423,513.18 and 82,685.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,362.78, 423,513.18 and 82,685.16 is: 124,018.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,362.78 : 423,513.18 = 82,685.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,362.78/423,513.18 = 82,685.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,362.78x = 423,513.18 × 82,685.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,362.78x = 35,018,255,050.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,018,255,050.41/282,362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,018.67

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