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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,213.82, 425,083.26 and 143,070.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,213.82, 425,083.26 and 143,070.86 is: 214,738.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,213.82 : 425,083.26 = 143,070.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,213.82/425,083.26 = 143,070.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,213.82x = 425,083.26 × 143,070.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,213.82x = 60,817,027,579.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,817,027,579.80/283,213.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,738.91

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