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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,566.82, 423,435.50 and 142,132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,566.82, 423,435.50 and 142,132.26 is: 212,989.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,566.82 : 423,435.50 = 142,132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,566.82/423,435.50 = 142,132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,566.82x = 423,435.50 × 142,132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,566.82x = 60,183,844,579.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,183,844,579.23/282,566.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,989.78

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