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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,719.44, 424,079.34 and 132,849.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,719.44, 424,079.34 and 132,849.76 is: 199,274.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,719.44 : 424,079.34 = 132,849.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,719.44/424,079.34 = 132,849.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,719.44x = 424,079.34 × 132,849.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,719.44x = 56,338,838,539.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,338,838,539.96/282,719.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,274.72

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