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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,263.32, 425,157.42 and 143,120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,263.32, 425,157.42 and 143,120.36 is: 214,813.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,263.32 : 425,157.42 = 143,120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,263.32/425,157.42 = 143,120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,263.32x = 425,157.42 × 143,120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,263.32x = 60,848,683,007.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,848,683,007.07/283,263.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,813.14

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