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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,806.20, 425,126.10 and 143,643.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,806.20, 425,126.10 and 143,643.80 is: 215,170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,806.20 : 425,126.10 = 143,643.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,806.20/425,126.10 = 143,643.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,806.20x = 425,126.10 × 143,643.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,806.20x = 61,066,728,483.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,066,728,483.18/283,806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,170.52

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