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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,621.40, 425,329.70 and 143,333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,621.40, 425,329.70 and 143,333.40 is: 214,948.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,621.40 : 425,329.70 = 143,333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,621.40/425,329.70 = 143,333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,621.40x = 425,329.70 × 143,333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,621.40x = 60,963,952,021.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,963,952,021.98/283,621.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,948.35

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