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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,976.27, 424,318.33 and 83,270.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,976.27, 424,318.33 and 83,270.71 is: 124,863.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,976.27 : 424,318.33 = 83,270.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,976.27/424,318.33 = 83,270.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,976.27x = 424,318.33 × 83,270.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,976.27x = 35,333,288,605.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,333,288,605.11/282,976.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,863.08

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