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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,488.92, 423,677.46 and 140,185.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,488.92, 423,677.46 and 140,185.72 is: 210,250.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,488.92 : 423,677.46 = 140,185.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,488.92/423,677.46 = 140,185.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,488.92x = 423,677.46 × 140,185.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,488.92x = 59,393,529,777.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,393,529,777.87/282,488.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,250.83

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