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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,726.28, 423,722.46 and 130,866.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,726.28, 423,722.46 and 130,866.04 is: 196,129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,726.28 : 423,722.46 = 130,866.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,726.28/423,722.46 = 130,866.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,726.28x = 423,722.46 × 130,866.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,726.28x = 55,450,880,399.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,450,880,399.26/282,726.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,129.20

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