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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,677.54, 423,850.25 and 114,203.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,677.54, 423,850.25 and 114,203.21 is: 171,237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,677.54 : 423,850.25 = 114,203.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,677.54/423,850.25 = 114,203.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,677.54x = 423,850.25 × 114,203.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,677.54x = 48,405,057,275.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,405,057,275.56/282,677.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,237.72

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