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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,536, 425,382.82 and 123,625.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,536, 425,382.82 and 123,625.91 is: 185,473.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,536 : 425,382.82 = 123,625.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,536/425,382.82 = 123,625.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,536x = 425,382.82 × 123,625.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,536x = 52,588,339,438.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,588,339,438.86/283,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,473.24

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