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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,501.40, 425,252.10 and 96,512.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,501.40, 425,252.10 and 96,512.90 is: 144,769.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,501.40 : 425,252.10 = 96,512.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,501.40/425,252.10 = 96,512.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,501.40x = 425,252.10 × 96,512.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,501.40x = 41,042,313,402.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,042,313,402.09/283,501.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,769.35

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