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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,958.46, 426,100.50 and 115,447.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,958.46, 426,100.50 and 115,447.68 is: 173,237.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,958.46 : 426,100.50 = 115,447.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,958.46/426,100.50 = 115,447.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,958.46x = 426,100.50 × 115,447.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,958.46x = 49,192,314,171.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,192,314,171.84/283,958.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,237.71

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