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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,853.34, 425,298.02 and 171,297.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,853.34, 425,298.02 and 171,297.05 is: 256,654.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,853.34 : 425,298.02 = 171,297.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,853.34/425,298.02 = 171,297.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,853.34x = 425,298.02 × 171,297.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,853.34x = 72,852,296,196.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,852,296,196.84/283,853.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,654.71

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