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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,367.59, 423,427.04 and 132,650.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,367.59, 423,427.04 and 132,650.43 is: 198,917.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,367.59 : 423,427.04 = 132,650.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,367.59/423,427.04 = 132,650.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,367.59x = 423,427.04 × 132,650.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,367.59x = 56,167,778,929.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,167,778,929.63/282,367.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,917.23

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