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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,835.39, 425,753.09 and 115,447.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,835.39, 425,753.09 and 115,447.33 is: 173,170.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,835.39 : 425,753.09 = 115,447.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,835.39/425,753.09 = 115,447.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,835.39x = 425,753.09 × 115,447.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,835.39x = 49,152,055,148.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,152,055,148.08/283,835.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,170.99

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