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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,610.70, 425,416.05 and 115,211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,610.70, 425,416.05 and 115,211.70 is: 172,817.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,610.70 : 425,416.05 = 115,211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,610.70/425,416.05 = 115,211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,610.70x = 425,416.05 × 115,211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,610.70x = 49,012,906,327.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,012,906,327.79/283,610.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,817.55

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