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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,670.68, 424,008.36 and 82,994.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,670.68, 424,008.36 and 82,994.28 is: 124,492.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,670.68 : 424,008.36 = 82,994.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,670.68/424,008.36 = 82,994.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,670.68x = 424,008.36 × 82,994.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,670.68x = 35,190,268,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,190,268,552.18/282,670.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,492.11

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