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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,732.06, 424,308.33 and 114,253.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,732.06, 424,308.33 and 114,253.85 is: 171,465.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,732.06 : 424,308.33 = 114,253.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,732.06/424,308.33 = 114,253.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,732.06x = 424,308.33 × 114,253.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,732.06x = 48,478,858,453.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,478,858,453.66/282,732.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,465.73

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