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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,548.37, 425,383.58 and 141,470.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,548.37, 425,383.58 and 141,470.05 is: 212,235.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,548.37 : 425,383.58 = 141,470.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,548.37/425,383.58 = 141,470.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,548.37x = 425,383.58 × 141,470.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,548.37x = 60,179,035,624.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,179,035,624.43/283,548.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,235.52

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