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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,867.38, 425,801.14 and 115,479.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,867.38, 425,801.14 and 115,479.32 is: 173,219.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,867.38 : 425,801.14 = 115,479.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,867.38/425,801.14 = 115,479.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,867.38x = 425,801.14 × 115,479.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,867.38x = 49,171,226,102.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,171,226,102.42/283,867.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,219.01

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