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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,853.34, 423,999.74 and 132,825.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,853.34, 423,999.74 and 132,825.06 is: 199,105.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,853.34 : 423,999.74 = 132,825.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,853.34/423,999.74 = 132,825.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,853.34x = 423,999.74 × 132,825.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,853.34x = 56,317,790,573.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,317,790,573.42/282,853.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,105.98

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