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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,672.01, 425,571.09 and 123,773.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,672.01, 425,571.09 and 123,773.86 is: 185,688.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,672.01 : 425,571.09 = 123,773.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,672.01/425,571.09 = 123,773.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,672.01x = 425,571.09 × 123,773.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,672.01x = 52,674,574,385.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,674,574,385.85/283,672.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,688.31

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