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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,438.14, 423,660.65 and 82,762.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,438.14, 423,660.65 and 82,762.56 is: 124,144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,438.14 : 423,660.65 = 82,762.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,438.14/423,660.65 = 82,762.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,438.14x = 423,660.65 × 82,762.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,438.14x = 35,063,239,551.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,063,239,551.45/282,438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,144.85

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