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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,934.96, 423,832.60 and 130,917.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,934.96, 423,832.60 and 130,917.80 is: 196,113.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,934.96 : 423,832.60 = 130,917.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,934.96/423,832.60 = 130,917.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,934.96x = 423,832.60 × 130,917.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,934.96x = 55,487,231,560.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,487,231,560.28/282,934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,113.03

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