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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,430.73, 425,249.68 and 131,697.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,430.73, 425,249.68 and 131,697.89 is: 197,594.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,430.73 : 425,249.68 = 131,697.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,430.73/425,249.68 = 131,697.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,430.73x = 425,249.68 × 131,697.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,430.73x = 56,004,485,579.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,004,485,579.18/283,430.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,594.97

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