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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,319.84, 424,703.28 and 135,679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,319.84, 424,703.28 and 135,679.52 is: 203,386.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,319.84 : 424,703.28 = 135,679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,319.84/424,703.28 = 135,679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,319.84x = 424,703.28 × 135,679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,319.84x = 57,623,537,172.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,623,537,172.83/283,319.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,386.88

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