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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,211.82, 425,080.26 and 143,068.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,211.82, 425,080.26 and 143,068.86 is: 214,735.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,211.82 : 425,080.26 = 143,068.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,211.82/425,080.26 = 143,068.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,211.82x = 425,080.26 × 143,068.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,211.82x = 60,815,748,206.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,815,748,206.70/283,211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,735.91

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