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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,714.33, 424,087.40 and 90,605.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,714.33, 424,087.40 and 90,605.49 is: 135,913.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,714.33 : 424,087.40 = 90,605.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,714.33/424,087.40 = 90,605.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,714.33x = 424,087.40 × 90,605.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,714.33x = 38,424,646,679.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,424,646,679.83/282,714.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,913.33

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