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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,446, 423,668.61 and 72,083.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,446, 423,668.61 and 72,083.93 is: 108,125.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,446 : 423,668.61 = 72,083.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,446/423,668.61 = 72,083.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,446x = 423,668.61 × 72,083.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,446x = 30,539,698,426.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,539,698,426.44/282,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,125.80

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