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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,552.59, 423,817.92 and 95,564.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,552.59, 423,817.92 and 95,564.09 is: 143,342.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,552.59 : 423,817.92 = 95,564.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,552.59/423,817.92 = 95,564.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,552.59x = 423,817.92 × 95,564.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,552.59x = 40,501,774,910.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,501,774,910.04/282,552.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,342.43

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