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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,856.46, 424,004.43 and 132,828.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,856.46, 424,004.43 and 132,828.18 is: 199,110.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,856.46 : 424,004.43 = 132,828.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,856.46/424,004.43 = 132,828.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,856.46x = 424,004.43 × 132,828.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,856.46x = 56,319,736,748.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,319,736,748.84/282,856.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,110.66

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