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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,714.89, 424,092.92 and 105,221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,714.89, 424,092.92 and 105,221.84 is: 157,840.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,714.89 : 424,092.92 = 105,221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,714.89/424,092.92 = 105,221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,714.89x = 424,092.92 × 105,221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,714.89x = 44,623,834,726.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,623,834,726.80/282,714.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,840.41

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