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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,183, 424,840.20 and 96,194.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,183, 424,840.20 and 96,194.68 is: 144,314.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,183 : 424,840.20 = 96,194.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,183/424,840.20 = 96,194.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,183x = 424,840.20 × 96,194.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,183x = 40,867,367,090.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,867,367,090.14/283,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,314.34

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