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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,429.73, 425,248.18 and 131,696.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,429.73, 425,248.18 and 131,696.89 is: 197,593.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,429.73 : 425,248.18 = 131,696.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,429.73/425,248.18 = 131,696.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,429.73x = 425,248.18 × 131,696.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,429.73x = 56,003,861,391.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,003,861,391.80/283,429.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,593.46

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