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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,461.69, 425,193.08 and 266,140.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,461.69, 425,193.08 and 266,140.65 is: 399,211.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,461.69 : 425,193.08 = 266,140.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,461.69/425,193.08 = 266,140.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,461.69x = 425,193.08 × 266,140.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,461.69x = 113,161,162,686.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,161,162,686.70/283,461.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,211.49

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