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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,984.40, 425,458.20 and 173,046.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,984.40, 425,458.20 and 173,046.80 is: 259,254.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,984.40 : 425,458.20 = 173,046.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,984.40/425,458.20 = 173,046.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,984.40x = 425,458.20 × 173,046.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,984.40x = 73,624,180,043.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,624,180,043.76/283,984.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,254.31

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