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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,955.82, 424,553.74 and 133,192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,955.82, 424,553.74 and 133,192.78 is: 199,845.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,955.82 : 424,553.74 = 133,192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,955.82/424,553.74 = 133,192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,955.82x = 424,553.74 × 133,192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,955.82x = 56,547,491,495.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,547,491,495.63/282,955.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,845.66

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