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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,581.84, 423,596.28 and 134,941.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,581.84, 423,596.28 and 134,941.52 is: 202,280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,581.84 : 423,596.28 = 134,941.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,581.84/423,596.28 = 134,941.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,581.84x = 423,596.28 × 134,941.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,581.84x = 57,160,725,889.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,160,725,889.55/282,581.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,280.25

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