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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,593.84, 423,910.20 and 95,542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,593.84, 423,910.20 and 95,542.16 is: 143,319.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,593.84 : 423,910.20 = 95,542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,593.84/423,910.20 = 95,542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,593.84x = 423,910.20 × 95,542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,593.84x = 40,501,296,154.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,501,296,154.03/282,593.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,319.81

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