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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,452.99, 423,679.13 and 72,090.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,452.99, 423,679.13 and 72,090.93 is: 108,136.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,452.99 : 423,679.13 = 72,090.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,452.99/423,679.13 = 72,090.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,452.99x = 423,679.13 × 72,090.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,452.99x = 30,543,422,142.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,543,422,142.84/282,452.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,136.31

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