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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,048.08, 424,532.52 and 105,532.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,048.08, 424,532.52 and 105,532.08 is: 158,283.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,048.08 : 424,532.52 = 105,532.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,048.08/424,532.52 = 105,532.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,048.08x = 424,532.52 × 105,532.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,048.08x = 44,801,799,863.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,801,799,863.24/283,048.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,283.36

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