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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,526.15, 423,786.64 and 113,927.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,526.15, 423,786.64 and 113,927.08 is: 170,889.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,526.15 : 423,786.64 = 113,927.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,526.15/423,786.64 = 113,927.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,526.15x = 423,786.64 × 113,927.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,526.15x = 48,280,774,438.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,280,774,438.21/282,526.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,889.58

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