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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,948.67, 425,622.96 and 123,884.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,948.67, 425,622.96 and 123,884.42 is: 185,695.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,948.67 : 425,622.96 = 123,884.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,948.67/425,622.96 = 123,884.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,948.67x = 425,622.96 × 123,884.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,948.67x = 52,728,051,410.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,728,051,410.17/283,948.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,695.72

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