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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,538.20, 425,293.17 and 106,032.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,538.20, 425,293.17 and 106,032.16 is: 159,042.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,538.20 : 425,293.17 = 106,032.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,538.20/425,293.17 = 106,032.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,538.20x = 425,293.17 × 106,032.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,538.20x = 45,094,753,448.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,094,753,448.35/283,538.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,042.96

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