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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,552.22, 423,664.17 and 113,934.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,552.22, 423,664.17 and 113,934.52 is: 170,835.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,552.22 : 423,664.17 = 113,934.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,552.22/423,664.17 = 113,934.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,552.22x = 423,664.17 × 113,934.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,552.22x = 48,269,973,850.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,269,973,850.15/282,552.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,835.59

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