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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,912.70, 425,869.05 and 233,174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,912.70, 425,869.05 and 233,174.30 is: 349,761.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,912.70 : 425,869.05 = 233,174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,912.70/425,869.05 = 233,174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,912.70x = 425,869.05 × 233,174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,912.70x = 99,301,717,625.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,301,717,625.42/283,912.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,761.45

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