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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,370.24, 423,633.12 and 95,512.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,370.24, 423,633.12 and 95,512.96 is: 143,295.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,370.24 : 423,633.12 = 95,512.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,370.24/423,633.12 = 95,512.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,370.24x = 423,633.12 × 95,512.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,370.24x = 40,462,453,245.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,462,453,245.24/282,370.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,295.74

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