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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,853.08, 423,999.36 and 132,824.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,853.08, 423,999.36 and 132,824.81 is: 199,105.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,853.08 : 423,999.36 = 132,824.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,853.08/423,999.36 = 132,824.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,853.08x = 423,999.36 × 132,824.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,853.08x = 56,317,634,400.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,317,634,400.22/282,853.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,105.61

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