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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,449.02, 423,731.88 and 82,775.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,449.02, 423,731.88 and 82,775.92 is: 124,180.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,449.02 : 423,731.88 = 82,775.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,449.02/423,731.88 = 82,775.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,449.02x = 423,731.88 × 82,775.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,449.02x = 35,074,796,200.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,074,796,200.33/282,449.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,180.98

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