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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,534.51, 423,625.59 and 132,710.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,534.51, 423,625.59 and 132,710.43 is: 198,982.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,534.51 : 423,625.59 = 132,710.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,534.51/423,625.59 = 132,710.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,534.51x = 423,625.59 × 132,710.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,534.51x = 56,219,534,207.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,219,534,207.90/282,534.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,982.89

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