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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,668.48, 425,240.28 and 158,922

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,668.48, 425,240.28 and 158,922 is: 238,235.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,668.48 : 425,240.28 = 158,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,668.48/425,240.28 = 158,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,668.48x = 425,240.28 × 158,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,668.48x = 67,580,035,778.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,580,035,778.16/283,668.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,235.97

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