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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,931.13, 425,955.45 and 115,451.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,931.13, 425,955.45 and 115,451.46 is: 173,201.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,931.13 : 425,955.45 = 115,451.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,931.13/425,955.45 = 115,451.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,931.13x = 425,955.45 × 115,451.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,931.13x = 49,177,178,597.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,177,178,597.46/283,931.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,201.08

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