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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,519.80, 425,279.70 and 126,055.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,519.80, 425,279.70 and 126,055.80 is: 189,083.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,519.80 : 425,279.70 = 126,055.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,519.80/425,279.70 = 126,055.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,519.80x = 425,279.70 × 126,055.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,519.80x = 53,608,972,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,608,972,807.26/283,519.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,083.70

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