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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,295.12, 425,003.32 and 114,813.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,295.12, 425,003.32 and 114,813.52 is: 172,244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,295.12 : 425,003.32 = 114,813.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,295.12/425,003.32 = 114,813.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,295.12x = 425,003.32 × 114,813.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,295.12x = 48,796,127,180.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,796,127,180.89/283,295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,244.86

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