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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,852.09, 425,296.15 and 171,295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,852.09, 425,296.15 and 171,295.80 is: 256,652.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,852.09 : 425,296.15 = 171,295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,852.09/425,296.15 = 171,295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,852.09x = 425,296.15 × 171,295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,852.09x = 72,851,442,228.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,851,442,228.07/283,852.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,652.83

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