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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,271.04, 424,709.73 and 125,413.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,271.04, 424,709.73 and 125,413.38 is: 188,032.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,271.04 : 424,709.73 = 125,413.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,271.04/424,709.73 = 125,413.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,271.04x = 424,709.73 × 125,413.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,271.04x = 53,264,282,758.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,264,282,758.19/283,271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,032.93

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