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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,855.06, 425,300.61 and 171,298.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,855.06, 425,300.61 and 171,298.76 is: 256,657.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,855.06 : 425,300.61 = 171,298.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,855.06/425,300.61 = 171,298.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,855.06x = 425,300.61 × 171,298.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,855.06x = 72,853,466,212.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,853,466,212.06/283,855.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,657.28

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