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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,778.55, 425,666.28 and 121,648.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,778.55, 425,666.28 and 121,648.72 is: 182,472.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,778.55 : 425,666.28 = 121,648.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,778.55/425,666.28 = 121,648.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,778.55x = 425,666.28 × 121,648.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,778.55x = 51,781,757,045.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,781,757,045.00/283,778.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,472.41

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