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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,405.08, 423,607.61 and 132,748.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,405.08, 423,607.61 and 132,748.67 is: 199,123.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,405.08 : 423,607.61 = 132,748.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,405.08/423,607.61 = 132,748.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,405.08x = 423,607.61 × 132,748.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,405.08x = 56,233,346,829.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,233,346,829.38/282,405.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,123.00

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