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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,435.02, 423,710.86 and 82,761.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,435.02, 423,710.86 and 82,761.92 is: 124,159.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,435.02 : 423,710.86 = 82,761.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,435.02/423,710.86 = 82,761.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,435.02x = 423,710.86 × 82,761.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,435.02x = 35,067,124,298.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,067,124,298.45/282,435.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,159.97

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