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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,640.40, 425,460.60 and 143,672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,640.40, 425,460.60 and 143,672.40 is: 215,508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,640.40 : 425,460.60 = 143,672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,640.40/425,460.60 = 143,672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,640.40x = 425,460.60 × 143,672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,640.40x = 61,126,945,507.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,126,945,507.44/283,640.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,508.60

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