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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,609.61, 423,914.41 and 132,739.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,609.61, 423,914.41 and 132,739.97 is: 199,109.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,609.61 : 423,914.41 = 132,739.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,609.61/423,914.41 = 132,739.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,609.61x = 423,914.41 × 132,739.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,609.61x = 56,270,384,112.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,270,384,112.32/282,609.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,109.95

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