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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,594.24, 425,081.87 and 139,599.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,594.24, 425,081.87 and 139,599.16 is: 209,246.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,594.24 : 425,081.87 = 139,599.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,594.24/425,081.87 = 139,599.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,594.24x = 425,081.87 × 139,599.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,594.24x = 59,341,070,746.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,341,070,746.03/283,594.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,246.39

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