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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,617.40, 425,426.10 and 143,649.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,617.40, 425,426.10 and 143,649.40 is: 215,474.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,617.40 : 425,426.10 = 143,649.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,617.40/425,426.10 = 143,649.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,617.40x = 425,426.10 × 143,649.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,617.40x = 61,112,204,009.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,112,204,009.34/283,617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,474.10

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