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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,294.32, 425,203.92 and 143,151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,294.32, 425,203.92 and 143,151.36 is: 214,859.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,294.32 : 425,203.92 = 143,151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,294.32/425,203.92 = 143,151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,294.32x = 425,203.92 × 143,151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,294.32x = 60,868,519,425.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,868,519,425.33/283,294.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,859.65

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