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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,513.03, 425,121.89 and 133,713.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,513.03, 425,121.89 and 133,713.09 is: 200,500.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,513.03 : 425,121.89 = 133,713.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,513.03/425,121.89 = 133,713.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,513.03x = 425,121.89 × 133,713.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,513.03x = 56,844,360,869.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,844,360,869.97/283,513.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,500.00

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