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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,434.29, 423,651.26 and 82,754.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,434.29, 423,651.26 and 82,754.56 is: 124,131.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,434.29 : 423,651.26 = 82,754.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,434.29/423,651.26 = 82,754.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,434.29x = 423,651.26 × 82,754.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,434.29x = 35,059,074,351.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,059,074,351.20/282,434.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,131.79

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