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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,612.32, 425,680.92 and 143,469.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,612.32, 425,680.92 and 143,469.36 is: 215,336.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,612.32 : 425,680.92 = 143,469.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,612.32/425,680.92 = 143,469.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,612.32x = 425,680.92 × 143,469.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,612.32x = 61,072,169,156.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,072,169,156.61/283,612.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,336.80

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