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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,261.32, 425,154.42 and 143,118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,261.32, 425,154.42 and 143,118.36 is: 214,810.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,261.32 : 425,154.42 = 143,118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,261.32/425,154.42 = 143,118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,261.32x = 425,154.42 × 143,118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,261.32x = 60,847,403,337.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,847,403,337.15/283,261.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,810.14

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