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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,173.03, 424,833.39 and 105,681.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,173.03, 424,833.39 and 105,681.51 is: 158,549.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,173.03 : 424,833.39 = 105,681.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,173.03/424,833.39 = 105,681.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,173.03x = 424,833.39 × 105,681.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,173.03x = 44,897,034,153.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,897,034,153.62/283,173.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,549.82

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