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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,808.06, 425,230.35 and 171,251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,808.06, 425,230.35 and 171,251.76 is: 256,586.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,808.06 : 425,230.35 = 171,251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,808.06/425,230.35 = 171,251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,808.06x = 425,230.35 × 171,251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,808.06x = 72,821,446,795.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,821,446,795.34/283,808.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,586.96

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