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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,603.10, 425,003.70 and 157,299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,603.10, 425,003.70 and 157,299 is: 235,726.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,603.10 : 425,003.70 = 157,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,603.10/425,003.70 = 157,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,603.10x = 425,003.70 × 157,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,603.10x = 66,852,657,006.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,852,657,006.30/283,603.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,726.12

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