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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,524.65, 423,784.39 and 113,925.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,524.65, 423,784.39 and 113,925.58 is: 170,887.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,524.65 : 423,784.39 = 113,925.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,524.65/423,784.39 = 113,925.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,524.65x = 423,784.39 × 113,925.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,524.65x = 48,279,881,295.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,279,881,295.03/282,524.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,887.33

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