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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,366.06, 425,215.16 and 203,317.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,366.06, 425,215.16 and 203,317.75 is: 305,095.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,366.06 : 425,215.16 = 203,317.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,366.06/425,215.16 = 203,317.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,366.06x = 425,215.16 × 203,317.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,366.06x = 86,453,789,597.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,453,789,597.09/283,366.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,095.78

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