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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,466.89, 423,700.20 and 72,104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,466.89, 423,700.20 and 72,104.76 is: 108,157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,466.89 : 423,700.20 = 72,104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,466.89/423,700.20 = 72,104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,466.89x = 423,700.20 × 72,104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,466.89x = 30,550,801,232.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,550,801,232.95/282,466.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,157.11

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