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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,817.63, 425,698.81 and 115,348.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,817.63, 425,698.81 and 115,348.06 is: 173,010.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,817.63 : 425,698.81 = 115,348.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,817.63/425,698.81 = 115,348.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,817.63x = 425,698.81 × 115,348.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,817.63x = 49,103,532,121.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,103,532,121.56/283,817.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,010.86

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