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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,341.44, 425,274.36 and 143,198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,341.44, 425,274.36 and 143,198.48 is: 214,930.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,341.44 : 425,274.36 = 143,198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,341.44/425,274.36 = 143,198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,341.44x = 425,274.36 × 143,198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,341.44x = 60,898,641,934.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,898,641,934.97/283,341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,930.23

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