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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,429.48, 423,631.26 and 95,442.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,429.48, 423,631.26 and 95,442.60 is: 143,159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,429.48 : 423,631.26 = 95,442.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,429.48/423,631.26 = 95,442.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,429.48x = 423,631.26 × 95,442.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,429.48x = 40,432,468,895.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,432,468,895.68/282,429.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,159.52

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