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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,811.13, 425,234.92 and 171,254.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,811.13, 425,234.92 and 171,254.83 is: 256,591.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,811.13 : 425,234.92 = 171,254.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,811.13/425,234.92 = 171,254.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,811.13x = 425,234.92 × 171,254.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,811.13x = 72,823,533,934.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,823,533,934.66/283,811.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,591.54

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