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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,766.20, 424,149.30 and 85,774.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,766.20, 424,149.30 and 85,774.20 is: 128,661.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,766.20 : 424,149.30 = 85,774.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,766.20/424,149.30 = 85,774.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,766.20x = 424,149.30 × 85,774.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,766.20x = 36,381,066,888.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,381,066,888.06/282,766.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,661.30

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