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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,268.16, 424,591.20 and 96,138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,268.16, 424,591.20 and 96,138.72 is: 144,102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,268.16 : 424,591.20 = 96,138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,268.16/424,591.20 = 96,138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,268.16x = 424,591.20 × 96,138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,268.16x = 40,819,654,491.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,819,654,491.26/283,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,102.52

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