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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,692.63, 425,640.11 and 141,525.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,692.63, 425,640.11 and 141,525.33 is: 212,338.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,692.63 : 425,640.11 = 141,525.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,692.63/425,640.11 = 141,525.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,692.63x = 425,640.11 × 141,525.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,692.63x = 60,238,854,546.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,238,854,546.97/283,692.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,338.46

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