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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,970.08, 424,575.12 and 133,207.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,970.08, 424,575.12 and 133,207.08 is: 199,867.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,970.08 : 424,575.12 = 133,207.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,970.08/424,575.12 = 133,207.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,970.08x = 424,575.12 × 133,207.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,970.08x = 56,556,411,975.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,556,411,975.85/282,970.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,867.11

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