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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,550.65, 423,562.44 and 95,431.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,550.65, 423,562.44 and 95,431.29 is: 143,057.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,550.65 : 423,562.44 = 95,431.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,550.65/423,562.44 = 95,431.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,550.65x = 423,562.44 × 95,431.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,550.65x = 40,421,110,044.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,421,110,044.75/282,550.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,057.93

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