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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,870.13, 425,805.26 and 115,482.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,870.13, 425,805.26 and 115,482.06 is: 173,223.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,870.13 : 425,805.26 = 115,482.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,870.13/425,805.26 = 115,482.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,870.13x = 425,805.26 × 115,482.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,870.13x = 49,172,868,006.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,172,868,006.23/283,870.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,223.12

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