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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,639.61, 424,848.87 and 133,655.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,639.61, 424,848.87 and 133,655.15 is: 200,195.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,639.61 : 424,848.87 = 133,655.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,639.61/424,848.87 = 133,655.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,639.61x = 424,848.87 × 133,655.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,639.61x = 56,783,237,322.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,783,237,322.94/283,639.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,195.02

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