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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,412.19, 424,970.66 and 105,773.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,412.19, 424,970.66 and 105,773.11 is: 158,604.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,412.19 : 424,970.66 = 105,773.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,412.19/424,970.66 = 105,773.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,412.19x = 424,970.66 × 105,773.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,412.19x = 44,950,467,838.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,950,467,838.09/283,412.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,604.57

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