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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,440.09, 423,663.55 and 82,764.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,440.09, 423,663.55 and 82,764.52 is: 124,147.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,440.09 : 423,663.55 = 82,764.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,440.09/423,663.55 = 82,764.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,440.09x = 423,663.55 × 82,764.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,440.09x = 35,064,310,357.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,064,310,357.25/282,440.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,147.78

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