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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,293.12, 425,000.32 and 114,811.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,293.12, 425,000.32 and 114,811.52 is: 172,241.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,293.12 : 425,000.32 = 114,811.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,293.12/425,000.32 = 114,811.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,293.12x = 425,000.32 × 114,811.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,293.12x = 48,794,932,739.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,794,932,739.69/283,293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,241.86

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