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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,290, 424,935.27 and 117,082.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,290, 424,935.27 and 117,082.32 is: 175,623.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,290 : 424,935.27 = 117,082.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,290/424,935.27 = 117,082.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,290x = 424,935.27 × 117,082.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,290x = 49,752,407,261.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,752,407,261.43/283,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,623.59

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