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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,934.09, 425,480.36 and 115,249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,934.09, 425,480.36 and 115,249.16 is: 172,702.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,934.09 : 425,480.36 = 115,249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,934.09/425,480.36 = 115,249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,934.09x = 425,480.36 × 115,249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,934.09x = 49,036,251,382.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,036,251,382.85/283,934.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,702.94

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