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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,173.82, 425,955.66 and 141,737.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,173.82, 425,955.66 and 141,737.70 is: 212,454.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,173.82 : 425,955.66 = 141,737.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,173.82/425,955.66 = 141,737.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,173.82x = 425,955.66 × 141,737.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,173.82x = 60,373,975,017.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,373,975,017.47/284,173.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,454.39

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