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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,711.25, 424,277.10 and 114,233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,711.25, 424,277.10 and 114,233.04 is: 171,434.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,711.25 : 424,277.10 = 114,233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,711.25/424,277.10 = 114,233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,711.25x = 424,277.10 × 114,233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,711.25x = 48,466,462,935.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,466,462,935.38/282,711.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,434.50

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