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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,483.46, 425,214.53 and 70,251.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,483.46, 425,214.53 and 70,251.99 is: 105,375.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,483.46 : 425,214.53 = 70,251.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,483.46/425,214.53 = 70,251.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,483.46x = 425,214.53 × 70,251.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,483.46x = 29,872,165,490.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,872,165,490.49/283,483.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,375.34

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