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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,371.24, 423,634.62 and 95,513.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,371.24, 423,634.62 and 95,513.96 is: 143,297.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,371.24 : 423,634.62 = 95,513.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,371.24/423,634.62 = 95,513.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,371.24x = 423,634.62 × 95,513.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,371.24x = 40,463,020,149.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,463,020,149.30/282,371.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,297.24

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