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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,862.01, 425,310.96 and 171,305.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,862.01, 425,310.96 and 171,305.70 is: 256,667.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,862.01 : 425,310.96 = 171,305.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,862.01/425,310.96 = 171,305.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,862.01x = 425,310.96 × 171,305.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,862.01x = 72,858,191,720.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,858,191,720.47/283,862.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,667.64

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