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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,814.69, 425,565.05 and 112,863.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,814.69, 425,565.05 and 112,863.29 is: 169,232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,814.69 : 425,565.05 = 112,863.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,814.69/425,565.05 = 112,863.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,814.69x = 425,565.05 × 112,863.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,814.69x = 48,030,668,959.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,030,668,959.87/283,814.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,232.50

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