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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,548.12, 425,383.20 and 141,469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,548.12, 425,383.20 and 141,469.80 is: 212,235.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,548.12 : 425,383.20 = 141,469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,548.12/425,383.20 = 141,469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,548.12x = 425,383.20 × 141,469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,548.12x = 60,178,876,227.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,178,876,227.36/283,548.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,235.14

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