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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,625.20, 423,937.80 and 114,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,625.20, 423,937.80 and 114,226.20 is: 171,339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,625.20 : 423,937.80 = 114,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,625.20/423,937.80 = 114,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,625.20x = 423,937.80 × 114,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,625.20x = 48,424,803,930.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,424,803,930.36/282,625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,339.30

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