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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,723.11, 424,228.17 and 188,019.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,723.11, 424,228.17 and 188,019.17 is: 282,124.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,723.11 : 424,228.17 = 188,019.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,723.11/424,228.17 = 188,019.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,723.11x = 424,228.17 × 188,019.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,723.11x = 79,763,028,414.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,763,028,414.02/282,723.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,124.19

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