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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,763.48, 424,145.30 and 132,893.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,763.48, 424,145.30 and 132,893.72 is: 199,340.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,763.48 : 424,145.30 = 132,893.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,763.48/424,145.30 = 132,893.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,763.48x = 424,145.30 × 132,893.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,763.48x = 56,366,246,737.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,366,246,737.52/282,763.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,340.62

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