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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,178.11, 424,757.14 and 123,253.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,178.11, 424,757.14 and 123,253.73 is: 184,876.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,178.11 : 424,757.14 = 123,253.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,178.11/424,757.14 = 123,253.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,178.11x = 424,757.14 × 123,253.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,178.11x = 52,352,902,602.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,352,902,602.89/283,178.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,876.24

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