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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,484.21, 425,087.73 and 123,695.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,484.21, 425,087.73 and 123,695.18 is: 185,482.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,484.21 : 425,087.73 = 123,695.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,484.21/425,087.73 = 123,695.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,484.21x = 425,087.73 × 123,695.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,484.21x = 52,581,303,278.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,581,303,278.14/283,484.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,482.30

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