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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,369.14, 423,429.38 and 132,651.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,369.14, 423,429.38 and 132,651.98 is: 198,919.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,369.14 : 423,429.38 = 132,651.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,369.14/423,429.38 = 132,651.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,369.14x = 423,429.38 × 132,651.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,369.14x = 56,168,745,647.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,168,745,647.17/282,369.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,919.56

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