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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,627.80, 425,441.70 and 117,415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,627.80, 425,441.70 and 117,415.80 is: 176,123.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,627.80 : 425,441.70 = 117,415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,627.80/425,441.70 = 117,415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,627.80x = 425,441.70 × 117,415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,627.80x = 49,953,577,558.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,953,577,558.86/283,627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,123.70

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