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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,929.18, 425,990.97 and 126,267.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,929.18, 425,990.97 and 126,267.54 is: 189,444.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,929.18 : 425,990.97 = 126,267.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,929.18/425,990.97 = 126,267.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,929.18x = 425,990.97 × 126,267.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,929.18x = 53,788,831,844.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,788,831,844.11/283,929.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,444.54

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