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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,580.48, 423,910.08 and 95,541.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,580.48, 423,910.08 and 95,541.76 is: 143,325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,580.48 : 423,910.08 = 95,541.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,580.48/423,910.08 = 95,541.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,580.48x = 423,910.08 × 95,541.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,580.48x = 40,501,115,124.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,501,115,124.94/282,580.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,325.95

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