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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,411.94, 424,970.28 and 105,772.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,411.94, 424,970.28 and 105,772.86 is: 158,604.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,411.94 : 424,970.28 = 105,772.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,411.94/424,970.28 = 105,772.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,411.94x = 424,970.28 × 105,772.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,411.94x = 44,950,321,930.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,950,321,930.60/283,411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,604.20

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