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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,724.11, 424,229.67 and 188,020.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,724.11, 424,229.67 and 188,020.17 is: 282,125.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,724.11 : 424,229.67 = 188,020.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,724.11/424,229.67 = 188,020.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,724.11x = 424,229.67 × 188,020.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,724.11x = 79,763,734,672.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,763,734,672.44/282,724.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,125.69

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