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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,373.28, 421,069 and 243,182.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,373.28, 421,069 and 243,182.24 is: 362,628.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,373.28 : 421,069 = 243,182.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,373.28/421,069 = 243,182.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,373.28x = 421,069 × 243,182.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,373.28x = 102,396,502,614.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,396,502,614.56/282,373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,628.16

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