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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,484.29, 425,241.96 and 114,979.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,484.29, 425,241.96 and 114,979.60 is: 172,475.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,484.29 : 425,241.96 = 114,979.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,484.29/425,241.96 = 114,979.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,484.29x = 425,241.96 × 114,979.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,484.29x = 48,894,150,464.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,894,150,464.02/283,484.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,475.70

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