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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,524.10, 425,286.15 and 96,535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,524.10, 425,286.15 and 96,535.60 is: 144,803.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,524.10 : 425,286.15 = 96,535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,524.10/425,286.15 = 96,535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,524.10x = 425,286.15 × 96,535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,524.10x = 41,055,253,661.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,055,253,661.94/283,524.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,803.40

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