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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,343.00, 425,112.93 and 125,682.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,343.00, 425,112.93 and 125,682.17 is: 188,566.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,343.00 : 425,112.93 = 125,682.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,343.00/425,112.93 = 125,682.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,343.00x = 425,112.93 × 125,682.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,343.00x = 53,429,113,411.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,429,113,411.89/283,343.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,566.91

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