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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,515.30, 425,272.95 and 126,051.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,515.30, 425,272.95 and 126,051.30 is: 189,076.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,515.30 : 425,272.95 = 126,051.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,515.30/425,272.95 = 126,051.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,515.30x = 425,272.95 × 126,051.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,515.30x = 53,606,208,202.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,606,208,202.34/283,515.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,076.95

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