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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,618.40, 425,427.60 and 143,650.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,618.40, 425,427.60 and 143,650.40 is: 215,475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,618.40 : 425,427.60 = 143,650.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,618.40/425,427.60 = 143,650.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,618.40x = 425,427.60 × 143,650.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,618.40x = 61,112,844,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,112,844,911.04/283,618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,475.60

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