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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,628.32, 425,704.96 and 143,485.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,628.32, 425,704.96 and 143,485.36 is: 215,360.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,628.32 : 425,704.96 = 143,485.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,628.32/425,704.96 = 143,485.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,628.32x = 425,704.96 × 143,485.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,628.32x = 61,082,429,439.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,082,429,439.39/283,628.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,360.83

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