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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,538.95, 425,294.29 and 106,032.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,538.95, 425,294.29 and 106,032.91 is: 159,044.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,538.95 : 425,294.29 = 106,032.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,538.95/425,294.29 = 106,032.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,538.95x = 425,294.29 × 106,032.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,538.95x = 45,095,191,175.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,095,191,175.08/283,538.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,044.08

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