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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,707.80, 424,061.70 and 142,739.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,707.80, 424,061.70 and 142,739.80 is: 214,109.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,707.80 : 424,061.70 = 142,739.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,707.80/424,061.70 = 142,739.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,707.80x = 424,061.70 × 142,739.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,707.80x = 60,530,482,245.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,530,482,245.66/282,707.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,109.70

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