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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,659.29, 423,936.65 and 128,748.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,659.29, 423,936.65 and 128,748.98 is: 193,099.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,659.29 : 423,936.65 = 128,748.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,659.29/423,936.65 = 128,748.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,659.29x = 423,936.65 × 128,748.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,659.29x = 54,581,412,653.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,581,412,653.83/282,659.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,099.66

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