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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,810.13, 425,233.43 and 171,253.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,810.13, 425,233.43 and 171,253.83 is: 256,590.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,810.13 : 425,233.43 = 171,253.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,810.13/425,233.43 = 171,253.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,810.13x = 425,233.43 × 171,253.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,810.13x = 72,822,852,675.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,822,852,675.27/283,810.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,590.04

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