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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,735.08, 423,999.92 and 154,745.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,735.08, 423,999.92 and 154,745.97 is: 232,062.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,735.08 : 423,999.92 = 154,745.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,735.08/423,999.92 = 154,745.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,735.08x = 423,999.92 × 154,745.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,735.08x = 65,612,276,780.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,612,276,780.32/282,735.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,062.74

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