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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,852.37, 425,296.57 and 171,296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,852.37, 425,296.57 and 171,296.08 is: 256,653.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,852.37 : 425,296.57 = 171,296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,852.37/425,296.57 = 171,296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,852.37x = 425,296.57 × 171,296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,852.37x = 72,851,634,108.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,851,634,108.14/283,852.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,653.25

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