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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,435.80, 425,042.95 and 125,553.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,435.80, 425,042.95 and 125,553.54 is: 188,281.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,435.80 : 425,042.95 = 125,553.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,435.80/425,042.95 = 125,553.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,435.80x = 425,042.95 × 125,553.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,435.80x = 53,365,646,710.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,365,646,710.66/283,435.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,281.25

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