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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,733, 423,991.77 and 124,875.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,733, 423,991.77 and 124,875.34 is: 187,265.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,733 : 423,991.77 = 124,875.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,733/423,991.77 = 124,875.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,733x = 423,991.77 × 124,875.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,733x = 52,946,116,435.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,946,116,435.95/282,733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,265.43

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