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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,444.52, 423,572.70 and 113,921.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,444.52, 423,572.70 and 113,921.32 is: 170,844.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,444.52 : 423,572.70 = 113,921.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,444.52/423,572.70 = 113,921.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,444.52x = 423,572.70 × 113,921.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,444.52x = 48,253,961,099.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,253,961,099.96/282,444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,844.03

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