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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,205.32, 425,070.54 and 143,062.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,205.32, 425,070.54 and 143,062.36 is: 214,726.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,205.32 : 425,070.54 = 143,062.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,205.32/425,070.54 = 143,062.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,205.32x = 425,070.54 × 143,062.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,205.32x = 60,811,594,618.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,811,594,618.87/283,205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,726.17

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