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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,405.72, 423,690.57 and 113,839.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,405.72, 423,690.57 and 113,839.05 is: 170,791.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,405.72 : 423,690.57 = 113,839.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,405.72/423,690.57 = 113,839.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,405.72x = 423,690.57 × 113,839.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,405.72x = 48,232,531,982.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,232,531,982.76/282,405.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,791.63

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