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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,204.08, 424,807.32 and 114,727.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,204.08, 424,807.32 and 114,727.68 is: 172,092.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,204.08 : 424,807.32 = 114,727.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,204.08/424,807.32 = 114,727.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,204.08x = 424,807.32 × 114,727.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,204.08x = 48,737,158,270.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,737,158,270.62/283,204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,092.01

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