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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,853.50, 425,298.26 and 171,297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,853.50, 425,298.26 and 171,297.20 is: 256,654.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,853.50 : 425,298.26 = 171,297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,853.50/425,298.26 = 171,297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,853.50x = 425,298.26 × 171,297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,853.50x = 72,852,400,999.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,852,400,999.49/283,853.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,654.94

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