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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,818.93, 425,246.67 and 171,262.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,818.93, 425,246.67 and 171,262.66 is: 256,603.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,818.93 : 425,246.67 = 171,262.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,818.93/425,246.67 = 171,262.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,818.93x = 425,246.67 × 171,262.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,818.93x = 72,828,874,797.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,828,874,797.23/283,818.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,603.30

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