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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,393.86, 423,577.82 and 95,406.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,393.86, 423,577.82 and 95,406.98 is: 143,106.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,393.86 : 423,577.82 = 95,406.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,393.86/423,577.82 = 95,406.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,393.86x = 423,577.82 × 95,406.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,393.86x = 40,412,278,721.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,412,278,721.81/282,393.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,106.08

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