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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,430.02, 423,703.36 and 82,756.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,430.02, 423,703.36 and 82,756.92 is: 124,152.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,430.02 : 423,703.36 = 82,756.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,430.02/423,703.36 = 82,756.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,430.02x = 423,703.36 × 82,756.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,430.02x = 35,064,385,067.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,064,385,067.25/282,430.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,152.47

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