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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,745.40, 425,618.10 and 115,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,745.40, 425,618.10 and 115,265.40 is: 172,898.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,745.40 : 425,618.10 = 115,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,745.40/425,618.10 = 115,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,745.40x = 425,618.10 × 115,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,745.40x = 49,059,040,543.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,059,040,543.74/283,745.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,898.10

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