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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,462.72, 423,708.66 and 72,102.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,462.72, 423,708.66 and 72,102.48 is: 108,157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,462.72 : 423,708.66 = 72,102.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,462.72/423,708.66 = 72,102.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,462.72x = 423,708.66 × 72,102.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,462.72x = 30,550,445,183.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,550,445,183.48/282,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,157.44

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