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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,867.60, 424,272.24 and 95,874.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,867.60, 424,272.24 and 95,874.24 is: 143,801.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,867.60 : 424,272.24 = 95,874.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,867.60/424,272.24 = 95,874.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,867.60x = 424,272.24 × 95,874.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,867.60x = 40,676,778,563.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,676,778,563.10/282,867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,801.48

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