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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,382.52 : 425,139.36 = 96,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,382.52/425,139.36 = 96,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,382.52x = 425,139.36 × 96,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,382.52x = 40,980,883,467.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,980,883,467.84/283,382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,613.31

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