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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,752.93, 425,754.78 and 148,784.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,752.93, 425,754.78 and 148,784.76 is: 223,242.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,752.93 : 425,754.78 = 148,784.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,752.93/425,754.78 = 148,784.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,752.93x = 425,754.78 × 148,784.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,752.93x = 63,345,822,761.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,345,822,761.15/283,752.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,242.89

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