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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,774.78, 424,151.10 and 95,786.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,774.78, 424,151.10 and 95,786.28 is: 143,675.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,774.78 : 424,151.10 = 95,786.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,774.78/424,151.10 = 95,786.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,774.78x = 424,151.10 × 95,786.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,774.78x = 40,627,856,026.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,627,856,026.91/282,774.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,675.67

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