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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,559.11, 423,772.97 and 105,149.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,559.11, 423,772.97 and 105,149.67 is: 157,700.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,559.11 : 423,772.97 = 105,149.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,559.11/423,772.97 = 105,149.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,559.11x = 423,772.97 × 105,149.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,559.11x = 44,559,587,424.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,559,587,424.67/282,559.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,700.06

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