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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,124.48, 424,682.88 and 96,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,124.48, 424,682.88 and 96,266.24 is: 144,398.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,124.48 : 424,682.88 = 96,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,124.48/424,682.88 = 96,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,124.48x = 424,682.88 × 96,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,124.48x = 40,882,624,049.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,882,624,049.97/283,124.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,398.05

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