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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,315.20, 424,972.80 and 96,326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,315.20, 424,972.80 and 96,326.70 is: 144,490.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,315.20 : 424,972.80 = 96,326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,315.20/424,972.80 = 96,326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,315.20x = 424,972.80 × 96,326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,315.20x = 40,936,227,413.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,936,227,413.76/283,315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,490.05

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