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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,409.72, 423,696.58 and 113,843.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,409.72, 423,696.58 and 113,843.06 is: 170,797.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,409.72 : 423,696.58 = 113,843.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,409.72/423,696.58 = 113,843.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,409.72x = 423,696.58 × 113,843.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,409.72x = 48,234,915,178.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,234,915,178.73/282,409.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,797.65

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