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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,452, 425,230.24 and 117,252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,452, 425,230.24 and 117,252.96 is: 175,901.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,452 : 425,230.24 = 117,252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,452/425,230.24 = 117,252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,452x = 425,230.24 × 117,252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,452x = 49,859,504,321.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,859,504,321.51/283,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,901.05

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