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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,719.39, 425,680.73 and 121,545.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,719.39, 425,680.73 and 121,545.42 is: 182,361.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,719.39 : 425,680.73 = 121,545.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,719.39/425,680.73 = 121,545.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,719.39x = 425,680.73 × 121,545.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,719.39x = 51,739,543,113.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,739,543,113.76/283,719.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,361.67

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