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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,368.24, 423,630.12 and 95,510.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,368.24, 423,630.12 and 95,510.96 is: 143,292.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,368.24 : 423,630.12 = 95,510.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,368.24/423,630.12 = 95,510.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,368.24x = 423,630.12 × 95,510.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,368.24x = 40,461,319,446.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,461,319,446.12/282,368.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,292.74

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