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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,844.82, 425,767.26 and 115,456.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,844.82, 425,767.26 and 115,456.74 is: 173,185.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,844.82 : 425,767.26 = 115,456.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,844.82/425,767.26 = 115,456.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,844.82x = 425,767.26 × 115,456.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,844.82x = 49,157,699,838.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,157,699,838.33/283,844.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,185.12

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