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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,125.24, 424,391.70 and 105,555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,125.24, 424,391.70 and 105,555 is: 158,222.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,125.24 : 424,391.70 = 105,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,125.24/424,391.70 = 105,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,125.24x = 424,391.70 × 105,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,125.24x = 44,796,665,893.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,796,665,893.50/283,125.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,222.09

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