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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,637.10, 425,426.85 and 96,645.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,637.10, 425,426.85 and 96,645.90 is: 144,959.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,637.10 : 425,426.85 = 96,645.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,637.10/425,426.85 = 96,645.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,637.10x = 425,426.85 × 96,645.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,637.10x = 41,115,760,802.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,115,760,802.42/283,637.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,959.04

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