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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,805.20, 425,124.60 and 143,642.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,805.20, 425,124.60 and 143,642.80 is: 215,169.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,805.20 : 425,124.60 = 143,642.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,805.20/425,124.60 = 143,642.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,805.20x = 425,124.60 × 143,642.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,805.20x = 61,066,087,892.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,066,087,892.88/283,805.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,169.02

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