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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,753.38, 423,996.84 and 102,711.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,753.38, 423,996.84 and 102,711.92 is: 154,019.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,753.38 : 423,996.84 = 102,711.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,753.38/423,996.84 = 102,711.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,753.38x = 423,996.84 × 102,711.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,753.38x = 43,549,527,390.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,549,527,390.35/282,753.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,019.47

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