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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,110, 424,730.62 and 96,121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,110, 424,730.62 and 96,121.50 is: 144,204.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,110 : 424,730.62 = 96,121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,110/424,730.62 = 96,121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,110x = 424,730.62 × 96,121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,110x = 40,825,744,290.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,825,744,290.33/283,110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,204.53

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