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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,617.40, 425,323.70 and 143,329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,617.40, 425,323.70 and 143,329.40 is: 214,942.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,617.40 : 425,323.70 = 143,329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,617.40/425,323.70 = 143,329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,617.40x = 425,323.70 × 143,329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,617.40x = 60,961,390,726.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,961,390,726.78/283,617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,942.35

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