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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,447.10, 423,674.06 and 82,771.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,447.10, 423,674.06 and 82,771.52 is: 124,158.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,447.10 : 423,674.06 = 82,771.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,447.10/423,674.06 = 82,771.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,447.10x = 423,674.06 × 82,771.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,447.10x = 35,068,145,930.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,068,145,930.77/282,447.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,158.28

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