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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,430.48, 423,632.76 and 95,443.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,430.48, 423,632.76 and 95,443.60 is: 143,161.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,430.48 : 423,632.76 = 95,443.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,430.48/423,632.76 = 95,443.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,430.48x = 423,632.76 × 95,443.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,430.48x = 40,433,035,692.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,433,035,692.34/282,430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,161.02

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