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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,924.34, 426,075.89 and 147,273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,924.34, 426,075.89 and 147,273.38 is: 221,008.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,924.34 : 426,075.89 = 147,273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,924.34/426,075.89 = 147,273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,924.34x = 426,075.89 × 147,273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,924.34x = 62,749,636,456.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,749,636,456.81/283,924.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,008.30

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