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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,747.80, 425,427.30 and 134,059.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,747.80, 425,427.30 and 134,059.80 is: 200,997.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,747.80 : 425,427.30 = 134,059.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,747.80/425,427.30 = 134,059.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,747.80x = 425,427.30 × 134,059.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,747.80x = 57,032,698,752.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,032,698,752.54/283,747.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,997.85

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