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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,537.45, 425,292.04 and 106,031.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,537.45, 425,292.04 and 106,031.41 is: 159,041.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,537.45 : 425,292.04 = 106,031.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,537.45/425,292.04 = 106,031.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,537.45x = 425,292.04 × 106,031.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,537.45x = 45,094,314,662.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,094,314,662.98/283,537.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,041.83

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