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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,204.32, 425,069.04 and 143,061.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,204.32, 425,069.04 and 143,061.36 is: 214,724.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,204.32 : 425,069.04 = 143,061.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,204.32/425,069.04 = 143,061.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,204.32x = 425,069.04 × 143,061.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,204.32x = 60,810,954,956.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,810,954,956.29/283,204.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,724.67

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