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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,867.66, 425,792.24 and 115,338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,867.66, 425,792.24 and 115,338.16 is: 173,003.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,867.66 : 425,792.24 = 115,338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,867.66/425,792.24 = 115,338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,867.66x = 425,792.24 × 115,338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,867.66x = 49,110,093,503.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,110,093,503.88/283,867.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,003.48

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