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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,810.22, 425,233.58 and 171,253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,810.22, 425,233.58 and 171,253.94 is: 256,590.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,810.22 : 425,233.58 = 171,253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,810.22/425,233.58 = 171,253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,810.22x = 425,233.58 × 171,253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,810.22x = 72,822,925,995.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,822,925,995.31/283,810.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,590.22

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