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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,651.60, 423,977.40 and 95,660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,651.60, 423,977.40 and 95,660.40 is: 143,490.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,651.60 : 423,977.40 = 95,660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,651.60/423,977.40 = 95,660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,651.60x = 423,977.40 × 95,660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,651.60x = 40,557,847,674.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,557,847,674.96/282,651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,490.60

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