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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,516.62, 425,197.17 and 105,964.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,516.62, 425,197.17 and 105,964.62 is: 158,917.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,516.62 : 425,197.17 = 105,964.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,516.62/425,197.17 = 105,964.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,516.62x = 425,197.17 × 105,964.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,516.62x = 45,055,856,544.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,055,856,544.13/283,516.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,917.87

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