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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,525.10, 425,287.65 and 96,536.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,525.10, 425,287.65 and 96,536.60 is: 144,804.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,525.10 : 425,287.65 = 96,536.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,525.10/425,287.65 = 96,536.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,525.10x = 425,287.65 × 96,536.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,525.10x = 41,055,823,752.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,055,823,752.99/283,525.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,804.90

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