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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,482.21, 425,084.73 and 123,693.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,482.21, 425,084.73 and 123,693.18 is: 185,479.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,482.21 : 425,084.73 = 123,693.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,482.21/425,084.73 = 123,693.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,482.21x = 425,084.73 × 123,693.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,482.21x = 52,580,082,023.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,580,082,023.14/283,482.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,479.30

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