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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,243.52, 424,884.72 and 96,230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,243.52, 424,884.72 and 96,230.72 is: 144,352.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,243.52 : 424,884.72 = 96,230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,243.52/424,884.72 = 96,230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,243.52x = 424,884.72 × 96,230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,243.52x = 40,886,962,522.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,886,962,522.60/283,243.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,352.68

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