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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,508.20, 425,319.90 and 96,538.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,508.20, 425,319.90 and 96,538.60 is: 144,827.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,508.20 : 425,319.90 = 96,538.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,508.20/425,319.90 = 96,538.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,508.20x = 425,319.90 × 96,538.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,508.20x = 41,059,787,698.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,059,787,698.14/283,508.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,827.51

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