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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,878.68, 425,808.72 and 115,349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,878.68, 425,808.72 and 115,349.16 is: 173,019.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,878.68 : 425,808.72 = 115,349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,878.68/425,808.72 = 115,349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,878.68x = 425,808.72 × 115,349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,878.68x = 49,116,678,172.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,116,678,172.68/283,878.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,019.96

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