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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,741.11, 425,737.03 and 148,772.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,741.11, 425,737.03 and 148,772.92 is: 223,225.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,741.11 : 425,737.03 = 148,772.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,741.11/425,737.03 = 148,772.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,741.11x = 425,737.03 × 148,772.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,741.11x = 63,338,138,322.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,338,138,322.45/283,741.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,225.10

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