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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,407.60, 425,111.40 and 236,751.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,407.60, 425,111.40 and 236,751.60 is: 355,127.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,407.60 : 425,111.40 = 236,751.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,407.60/425,111.40 = 236,751.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,407.60x = 425,111.40 × 236,751.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,407.60x = 100,645,804,128.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,645,804,128.24/283,407.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,127.40

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