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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,797.78, 423,628.71 and 130,781.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,797.78, 423,628.71 and 130,781.78 is: 195,910.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,797.78 : 423,628.71 = 130,781.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,797.78/423,628.71 = 130,781.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,797.78x = 423,628.71 × 130,781.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,797.78x = 55,402,918,483.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,402,918,483.67/282,797.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,910.02

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