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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,869.38, 425,804.14 and 115,481.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,869.38, 425,804.14 and 115,481.32 is: 173,222.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,869.38 : 425,804.14 = 115,481.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,869.38/425,804.14 = 115,481.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,869.38x = 425,804.14 × 115,481.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,869.38x = 49,172,424,148.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,172,424,148.66/283,869.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,222.01

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