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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,742.70, 425,614.05 and 143,774.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,742.70, 425,614.05 and 143,774.70 is: 215,662.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,742.70 : 425,614.05 = 143,774.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,742.70/425,614.05 = 143,774.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,742.70x = 425,614.05 × 143,774.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,742.70x = 61,192,532,354.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,192,532,354.54/283,742.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,662.05

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