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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,758.60, 425,421.90 and 143,617.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,758.60, 425,421.90 and 143,617.80 is: 215,317.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,758.60 : 425,421.90 = 143,617.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,758.60/425,421.90 = 143,617.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,758.60x = 425,421.90 × 143,617.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,758.60x = 61,098,157,349.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,098,157,349.82/283,758.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,317.38

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