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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,375.36, 423,645.93 and 113,809.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,375.36, 423,645.93 and 113,809.10 is: 170,747.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,375.36 : 423,645.93 = 113,809.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,375.36/423,645.93 = 113,809.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,375.36x = 423,645.93 × 113,809.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,375.36x = 48,214,759,893.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,214,759,893.73/282,375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,747.05

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