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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,540.95, 425,297.29 and 106,034.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,540.95, 425,297.29 and 106,034.91 is: 159,047.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,540.95 : 425,297.29 = 106,034.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,540.95/425,297.29 = 106,034.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,540.95x = 425,297.29 × 106,034.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,540.95x = 45,096,359,868.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,096,359,868.39/283,540.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,047.08

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