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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,337.97, 425,038.10 and 141,219.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,337.97, 425,038.10 and 141,219.03 is: 211,844.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,337.97 : 425,038.10 = 141,219.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,337.97/425,038.10 = 141,219.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,337.97x = 425,038.10 × 141,219.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,337.97x = 60,023,466,424.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,023,466,424.63/283,337.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,844.06

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