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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,711.70, 424,067.55 and 95,723.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,711.70, 424,067.55 and 95,723.20 is: 143,584.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,711.70 : 424,067.55 = 95,723.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,711.70/424,067.55 = 95,723.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,711.70x = 424,067.55 × 95,723.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,711.70x = 40,593,102,902.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,593,102,902.16/282,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,584.80

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