Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,382.52, 425,139.36 and 96,394
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 283,382.52, 425,139.36 and 96,394 is: 144,613.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,382.52 : 425,139.36 = 96,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,382.52/425,139.36 = 96,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,382.52x = 425,139.36 × 96,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,382.52x = 40,980,883,467.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,980,883,467.84/283,382.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,613.31
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