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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,811.22, 425,235.08 and 171,254.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,811.22, 425,235.08 and 171,254.94 is: 256,591.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,811.22 : 425,235.08 = 171,254.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,811.22/425,235.08 = 171,254.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,811.22x = 425,235.08 × 171,254.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,811.22x = 72,823,608,111.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,823,608,111.30/283,811.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,591.72

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