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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,279.76, 424,920.68 and 105,784.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,279.76, 424,920.68 and 105,784.88 is: 158,677.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,279.76 : 424,920.68 = 105,784.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,279.76/424,920.68 = 105,784.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,279.76x = 424,920.68 × 105,784.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,279.76x = 44,950,183,143.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,950,183,143.32/283,279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,677.71

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