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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,825.73, 424,237.55 and 114,344.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,825.73, 424,237.55 and 114,344.03 is: 171,515.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,825.73 : 424,237.55 = 114,344.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,825.73/424,237.55 = 114,344.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,825.73x = 424,237.55 × 114,344.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,825.73x = 48,509,031,083.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,509,031,083.22/282,825.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,515.62

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