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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,934.13, 425,959.95 and 115,454.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,934.13, 425,959.95 and 115,454.46 is: 173,205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,934.13 : 425,959.95 = 115,454.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,934.13/425,959.95 = 115,454.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,934.13x = 425,959.95 × 115,454.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,934.13x = 49,178,976,008.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,178,976,008.88/283,934.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,205.58

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