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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,759.36, 424,197.36 and 95,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,759.36, 424,197.36 and 95,766 is: 143,668.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,759.36 : 424,197.36 = 95,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,759.36/424,197.36 = 95,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,759.36x = 424,197.36 × 95,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,759.36x = 40,623,684,377.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,623,684,377.76/282,759.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,668.75

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