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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,176.11, 424,750.33 and 105,669.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,176.11, 424,750.33 and 105,669.29 is: 158,498.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,176.11 : 424,750.33 = 105,669.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,176.11/424,750.33 = 105,669.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,176.11x = 424,750.33 × 105,669.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,176.11x = 44,883,063,410.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,883,063,410.44/283,176.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,498.76

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