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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,412.27, 423,676.73 and 82,739.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,412.27, 423,676.73 and 82,739.17 is: 124,125.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,412.27 : 423,676.73 = 82,739.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,412.27/423,676.73 = 82,739.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,412.27x = 423,676.73 × 82,739.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,412.27x = 35,054,660,988.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,054,660,988.51/282,412.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,125.84

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