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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,541.20, 425,319.99 and 106,014.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,541.20, 425,319.99 and 106,014.31 is: 159,024.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,541.20 : 425,319.99 = 106,014.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,541.20/425,319.99 = 106,014.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,541.20x = 425,319.99 × 106,014.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,541.20x = 45,090,003,142.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,090,003,142.46/283,541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,024.52

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