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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,744.40, 425,616.60 and 115,264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,744.40, 425,616.60 and 115,264.40 is: 172,896.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,744.40 : 425,616.60 = 115,264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,744.40/425,616.60 = 115,264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,744.40x = 425,616.60 × 115,264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,744.40x = 49,058,442,029.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,058,442,029.04/283,744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,896.60

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