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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,476.16, 423,707.76 and 142,197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,476.16, 423,707.76 and 142,197.12 is: 213,292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,476.16 : 423,707.76 = 142,197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,476.16/423,707.76 = 142,197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,476.16x = 423,707.76 × 142,197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,476.16x = 60,250,023,193.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,250,023,193.65/282,476.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,292.42

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