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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,775.51, 424,051.62 and 114,264.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,775.51, 424,051.62 and 114,264.01 is: 171,350.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,775.51 : 424,051.62 = 114,264.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,775.51/424,051.62 = 114,264.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,775.51x = 424,051.62 × 114,264.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,775.51x = 48,453,838,548.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,453,838,548.20/282,775.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,350.90

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