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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,444.66, 423,666.90 and 82,764.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,444.66, 423,666.90 and 82,764.99 is: 124,147.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,444.66 : 423,666.90 = 82,764.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,444.66/423,666.90 = 82,764.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,444.66x = 423,666.90 × 82,764.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,444.66x = 35,064,786,741.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,064,786,741.83/282,444.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,147.46

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