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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,511.80, 423,111.60 and 193,282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,511.80, 423,111.60 and 193,282.20 is: 289,474.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,511.80 : 423,111.60 = 193,282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,511.80/423,111.60 = 193,282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,511.80x = 423,111.60 × 193,282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,511.80x = 81,779,940,893.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,779,940,893.52/282,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,474.43

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