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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,525.20, 425,345.40 and 96,555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,525.20, 425,345.40 and 96,555.60 is: 144,853.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,525.20 : 425,345.40 = 96,555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,525.20/425,345.40 = 96,555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,525.20x = 425,345.40 × 96,555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,525.20x = 41,069,480,304.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,069,480,304.24/283,525.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,853.02

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