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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,917.27, 424,112.24 and 194,212.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,917.27, 424,112.24 and 194,212.55 is: 291,137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,917.27 : 424,112.24 = 194,212.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,917.27/424,112.24 = 194,212.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,917.27x = 424,112.24 × 194,212.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,917.27x = 82,367,916,524.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,367,916,524.99/282,917.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,137.82

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