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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,968.06, 425,727.18 and 141,740.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,968.06, 425,727.18 and 141,740.16 is: 212,497.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,968.06 : 425,727.18 = 141,740.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,968.06/425,727.18 = 141,740.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,968.06x = 425,727.18 × 141,740.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,968.06x = 60,342,638,609.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,342,638,609.55/283,968.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,497.98

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