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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,823.60, 425,253.62 and 171,267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,823.60, 425,253.62 and 171,267.32 is: 256,610.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,823.60 : 425,253.62 = 171,267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,823.60/425,253.62 = 171,267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,823.60x = 425,253.62 × 171,267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,823.60x = 72,832,044,835.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,832,044,835.09/283,823.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,610.25

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