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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,500.72, 425,251.68 and 266,179.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,500.72, 425,251.68 and 266,179.68 is: 399,270.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,500.72 : 425,251.68 = 266,179.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,500.72/425,251.68 = 266,179.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,500.72x = 425,251.68 × 266,179.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,500.72x = 113,193,356,101.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,193,356,101.86/283,500.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,270.08

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